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Scholarship and College Information — September 2026
UC/CSU
- Begin UC and CSU applications through CaliforniaColleges.edu. Applications may be submitted beginning October 1.
- DBHS transcript information transfers into the UC application, but students should verify it and manually enter courses taken elsewhere.
- UC application help: UC First-Year Application Guide, (800) 207-1710, or [email protected].
- CSU applicants must select Fall 2027. Visit the Cal State Apply Help Center for assistance.
- DBHS UC/CSU Workshop: September 16 at 5:30 p.m.
- UCLA Information Session: September 24, 6:30–8:30 p.m., at Glen A. Wilson High School.
- CSU admission is based primarily on courses and GPA. UC uses comprehensive review, including GPA, course rigor, achievements, talents, leadership, improvement, and life experiences.
- UC and CSU do not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission.
Private Schools
- More than 1,000 colleges use the Common Application.
- Review each school’s requirements and deadlines. Some scholarship and Early Action deadlines occur earlier than Regular Decision deadlines.
- Private colleges may require recommendations from a GLC and two academic teachers.
- Complete the Senior Letter of Recommendation Packet and Senior Profile, then personally deliver the packet to your GLC.
- Do not list UC or CSU campuses on recommendation requests.
- Final recommendation request deadline: September 24 at 3:30 p.m.
- Invite your GLC through Common App after entering your senior classes:
SAT/ACT
- UC and CSU campuses do not use SAT or ACT scores for admission.
- Test-optional private colleges may consider scores if submitted.
- Some colleges, including MIT and UPenn, require testing. Verify each school’s current policy.
- Register through College Board or ACT.
College Events and Resources
- Service Academy Information Night: September 9 at 5:00 p.m., virtual.
- Latino College Expo: September 12, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., University of La Verne.
- Young Black Scholars College Fair: September 19, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., West Los Angeles College.
- District College Fair: October 1, 6:00–8:30 p.m., DBHS gym. More than 50 colleges will attend.
- Check the DBHS College & Career Center for upcoming college visits.
- Families who may qualify should complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application to access possible testing and application-fee reductions.
Scholarships