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College Applications

Note that LHS is a SEMESTER school, not just for the 2024-2025 school year, but even in the years that we operated on a trimester calendar. This means that on college applications, students should indicate that LHS is a SEMESTER school for all years.

California Community Colleges (CCC)

Important Dates:

Dates vary by each CCC - Las Positas College information is below:

  • Application available: October (date varies)
  • Application submission: Opens October (date varies)
  • Application deadline: August

Application Resources:

 

California State University (CSU)

There are 23 undergraduate CSUs in the state of California.  All use the same CSU system application.

Important Dates:

  • Application available: October 1
  • Application submission: Opens October 1
  • Application deadline: December 2

Other Information:

  • Recommendation letters are not required.
  • Essays are not required.
  • CSU does not consider standardized test scores for admissions.

Application Resources:

 

University of California (UC)

There are 9 undergraduate UCs in the state of California.  All use the same UC system application.

Important Dates:

  • Applications available: August 1
  • Application submission: Opens October 1
  • Application deadline: December 2

Other Information:

  • Recommendation letters are not required.
  • Students are required to complete 4 Personal Insight Questions (PIQs).
  • UC does not consider standardized test scores for admissions.
  • Students list extracurricular activities and awards on the application.

Application Resources:

 

Coalition Application

150+ institutions, including private and out-of-state public colleges, accept the Coalition Application.

Important Dates:

  • Application available: Late July/ Early August
  • Application deadline: Deadlines vary from October-March

Application Resources:

 

Common Application

Applicants may use the Common Application to apply to any of more than 900 member colleges and universities that include private, public, and international institutions.  

Important Dates:

  • Application available: August 1
  • Application deadline: Deadlines vary from October-March

Application Resources:

 

Common Black College Application

Applicants may use the Common Black College Application to apply to up to 65 HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) for a flat fee of $20.

Important Dates:

  • Application available: September 1
  • Application deadline: Deadlines vary

Application Resources: