CLASS OF 2027 SENIOR NEWSLETTER
Keeping You in the Know to Make this the BEST Year Yet!
WELCOME CLASS of 2027!
Your senior year is here, and we’ve created the Class of 2027 Newsletter to keep you on track for an amazing and successful final year of high school! This is your go-to resource for everything you need to know from key dates and upcoming events to important information about college applications, financial aid, and scholarships.
Make sure to bookmark this newsletter and check back each week, as we’ll be adding new updates regularly. Stay organized, stay excited, and let’s make this year the best one YET!
Mark Your Calendars
- 10/30: College App Support during no school day for students
- 11/1: EA and ED applications due for most schools
- 11/3: Lifetouch Senior Portraits (Yearbook)
- 11/4: College Application Workshop @ Tahoe Learning Haven (6pm at B&G Club)
- 11/30 UC and CSU Applications Due
UPCOMING COLLEGE APPLICATION EVENTS
College Application Support Links
Helpful Templates and Guides
Common App Activities List Template
"Brag" Sheet Template for Letters of Rec (needed for some schools and MOST Scholarships)
- Fill out completely and send to recommenders
UC APPLICATION STEP BY STEP GUIDE (Entering Courses and Grades)
The College Applications
The Common Application (Common App) - OPEN NOW (College App deadlines vary by school)
The Common Application, often called the Common App, is an online platform used by over 1,000 colleges and universities, including many private schools in California and most out-of-state universities. However, California State Universities (CSUs) and the University of California (UC) system have their own separate applications and do not use the Common App. Click HERE for a Guide to help you use the Common App
The UC Application - (Application Deadline: November 30th)
The UC Application is the centralized application system for the University of California’s nine undergraduate campuses. Unlike the Common App, it is specific to the UC system and allows students to apply to multiple UC campuses with one application. Click HERE for a Step by Step Guide.
The CSU Application- (Application Deadline: November 30th)
The CSU Application is the centralized application portal for all 23 California State University (CSU) campuses. It allows students to apply to multiple CSU schools with a single application. Click HERE for the Cal State Apply Guide and HERE for the Application Checklist
Help with College Application Essays
offers a wide range of free and paid resources to help students navigate the college application process, with a focus on writing compelling personal statements and supplemental essays. These resources include step-by-step essay guides, webinars, brainstorming exercises, and tips on everything from building a college list to acing interviews, making the process more approachable and less stressful.
College Vine "How to Write you College Essay Step by Step Guide"
College Vine’s College Essay Guide offers a step-by-step approach to crafting standout college essays. It covers everything from essay basics and types of essays to writing Common App and supplemental essays, brainstorming ideas, editing, and advanced writing techniques, providing students with all the tools needed to create polished, compelling applications.
College Essay Advisor's Common App Essay (Personal Statement) Guide
College Essay Advisor's UC PIQ (Personal Insight Questions) Guide
Don't Forget to Complete your BRAG SHEET and secure your letters of recommendation for college and scholarship applications!
Click HERE to make a Google Copy of our DIGITAL BRAG SHEET. You will need to complete the digital packet and send to your recommenders to assure that they write an impactful letter for you.
Help Paying for College
2 Free College applications- Fill out this quick and easy application and attach your college application receipt to be reimbursed for 2 applications (up to $150 Value)
FAFSA (Free Application to see if you are eligible to receive financial aid) Opens December 1st.
CADAA (California Dream Act Financial Aid Application) For non-resident students with no social security number only.