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.

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

Important Dates:

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

Application Resources:

• Las Positas College Admissions Page
• Las Positas College Steps for New Students

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:

• Link to CSU Application
• CSU Freshman Application Guide
• CSU GPA Calculator

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:

• Link to UC Application
• UC Application Quick Tips
• UC GPA Calculator
• How UC Applications are Reviewed (Holistic Review)
• UC Freshman Selection policies for applying: undeclared, alternate majors, selectivity and more
• UC Personal Insight Questions
• Personal Insight Questions Worksheet 
• Fall 2025 UC Application Overview Playlist

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:

• Link to Coalition Application
• Applying with Scoir (the platform used by Coalition)
• Coalition Application Essay Prompts

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:

• Link to Common Application
• Common Application First-Year Student Application Guide
• Common App Ready Toolkit
• Common App Essay Prompts    

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:

• Link to Common Black College Application