The College Office assists students with exploring their options for higher education and provides them with the tools and resources they need to successfully navigate the admissions and financial aid processes. The College Office also collaborates with representatives of colleges, universities, enrichment programs, and scholarship agencies to inform King/Drew students and parents about the amazing post-secondary options available.
Mrs. Lisa Golden, College Advisor, oversees the College Office and administers its educational and advisory program with the help of College Peer Counselors, a select group of King/Drew seniors that receive special training in the admissions and financial aid processes. Mrs. Golden is extremely excited to support and work with the King/Drew Family each and every year!
College Peer Counselors (CPC's) are seniors who receive special training in the College Admissions Process and are the heart of the college office. They assist their peers in completing college entrance and exam applications, writing personal statements, searching for scholarships, meeting pertinent deadlines, and selecting colleges that meet individual interests and needs. College Peer Counselors are instrumental in the successful 90% senior population that attends college. They organize the Parent College Information Workshops and the 40 college presentations that occur annually.
Preparing for College as an Underclassman (9th-11th grade)
College Application Links & Important Info
Community College |
Application Components: Online Application
Application Opens: Fall Semester
Application Closes: Rolling Admissions
Application Fee: Free
Application Link: https://home.cccapply.org/en/
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California State University (CSU) |
Application Components: Online Application (personal essay and CSU application EOP teacher reference required if applying for EOP)
Application Opens: October 1st
Application Closes: December 2**
Application Fee: $70 per school**
Application Link: calstate.edu/apply
**Some campuses may accept applications after the December 2nd deadline. If one of the CSU campuses that you are applying to has a deadline of December 2, you must submit your CSU application by December 2** |
University of California (UC) |
Application Components: Online Application, Activities & Awards, & Personal Insight Questions (PIQs)
Application Opens: August 1st
Application Closes: December 2
Application Fee: $70 per school**
Application Link: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
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Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) |
Application Components: Online Application (some may require essays and/or letters of recommendation)
Application Opens: August 1st
Application Closes: Varies (school specific)
Application Fee: $35 for all schools
Application Link: https://commonblackcollegeapp.com *
*Some schools may not use the common black college application and may have their own application on their specific school website OR may be found on the common application*
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Private Colleges / Universities |
Application Components: Online Application, Essays, and Supplemental Questions (school specific)
Application Opens: August 1st
Application Closes: Varies (school specific)
Application Fee: Varies (school specific)**
Application Link: www.commonapp.org *
*Some schools may not use the common application and may have their own application on their school specific website* |
Financial Aid Information
College Entrance Exams: SAT VS. ACT
SAT | ACT |
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These King/Drew Scholars Applied and Qualified, so please take advantage of the Scholarships listed to the left and get your FASTWEB Scholarship Account TODAY!!!!
Senior Year Timelines & Checklists