College Outreach Partnerships at MHS

UCLA's Early Academic Outreach Program

Hi everyone, my name is Kassandra Villalta and I am the EAOP college adviser this academic year! I provide both individual and whole school services regarding college preparation. UCLA'S EAOP program services include individual and group academic advising, transcript evaluations, college application assistance, financial aid and scholarship assistance, college presentations and more! You can find me in the College and Career center (T-104) Monday - Friday from 8:30am-4:00pm. If you have any questions or concerns, you can book an appointment with me at the following link https://calendly.com/kasev0827/30min! Excited to work with you all!

California State University, Dominguez Hills' ETS/TRIO

TRIO-Educational Talent Search is a federally funded program designed to support students throughout high school to continue on to college. We provide the following services: academic advising, academic workshops, college and financial aid application assistance, scholarship information, field trips and college tours, summer programs, tutoring, and mentoring. For more information, please contact Hector Navarrete at [email protected] or Ms. Sierra at [email protected]

California State University, Dominguez Hills' Upward Bound

Upward Bound provides free fundamental support to participants in their participants for college entrance, with the goal of increasing the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. We provide the following services: weekly academic advising, college campus field trips, college preparation workshops, Saturday academies, 6 week summer programs, and the chance to network with students from 7 different high schools. For more information, please contact Jose Miramontes at [email protected]

El Camino College Counselor

Many of our students take community college courses at El Camino as 9th-12th graders. Luckily, the El Camino College Counselor, Mr. Sergio Pineda, visits MHS every 2 weeks to assist in the college application process, both for dual enrollment and post-high school enrollment. You can find Mr. Sergio Pineda at the Parent Center the following dates:

Nov. 1st 8am-1pm

Nov. 15th 8am-1pm

Nov. 29 8am-1pm

Dec. 13 8am-1pm

You can contact him at: [email protected]

Understanding Your Finances: The Guide for College Students: https://upgradedpoints.com/credit-cards/students-guide-to-credit/

In this guide, we cover topics such as managing payments and savings, securing scholarships and grants, effectively handling your credit score as a student, and providing the best financial advice for college students.