College and Career Readiness
College, Career and Financial Aid Counseling
Check out Applying to College for info on the college application process -- including transcripts, rec letters and more! View scholarship opportunities and links on the left menu for helpful resources.
Jobs, Internships & Volunteer Opportunities
View the Districtwide Career & Job Opportunities slide deck.
Questions? Contact Mr. Jerel Reyes, Career Coordinator, at jreyes@smuhsd.org
College Opportunities
2025-2026 FAFSA
The 2025-2026 FAFSA is now open! Be prepared to sign up for Financial Aid with Coach Lo in the Career Center!
Dual Enrollment
Interested in Dual Enrollment at CSM? CSM Dual Enrollment specialist, David Corona-Amezcua, will be hosting a dual enrollment zoom office hours today from 4:30pm-5:30pm. This zoom meeting is another opportunity for students and/or parents/guardians to ask any questions about Dual Enrollment
- Meeting ID: 848 0014 6572
- Passcode: 057737
December 13 SF State Representative Visit
Applied to SF State during the CSU process? A college rep from San Francisco State University on December 13th at 9am to describe what life is like as a student at SF State. Please see Coach Lo in the student center for an in house field trip form.
Career Opportunities
Trades Introduction Program (TIPS) Orientation is Saturday, December 7
Interested in working in the Trades? The Trades Introduction Program Orientation is Saturday, December 7 at 9 a.m.
Are you interested in a career in construction but unsure which craft to pursue or where to begin? The San Mateo County Trades Introduction
The program lasts approximately 20 weeks, with classes twice a week from 6-9pm. We are currently recruiting for our February 2024 cohort, and have an orientation coming up Saturday, December 7 at 9am. Orientation attendance is mandatory for anyone wishing to apply for TIP.
KP Launch Paid Internship
Are you interested in a Health Career? Apply for KP Launch High School PAID Internship! Kaiser Permanente offers unique and dynamic health care internship programs that provide practical job skills and experiences. The goal is to bring students into the KP LAUNCH program for exposure to various business and healthcare careers. Must be 16 years old to apply
Deadline to apply is January 2.
Career Opportunities
Foot Locker: Tanforan - Hillsdale -
DSW Shoes: Hillsdale
Firewings: San Mateo
Cinemark: San Mateo - Tanforan - Daly City - Redwood City
Contacts
Lorenzo Hockaday
College, Career & Financial Aid Advisor
lhockaday@smuhsd.org
Appointment Link: https://bit.ly/4hl8vlg
Jerel Reyes
Career Coordinator
jreyes@smuhsd.org
Appointment Link: https://bit.ly/4fbMQd7
Instant Decision Day - Washington State University
Join Washington State University on Wednesday, December 4 for Instant Decision Day!
***This event will be held at Capuchino High School in their College and Career Center and it is open to ALL 12th graders in the District.****
This event is for 12th graders with an unweighted 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher. If you're not sure of your GPA, check with your college and career office. 12th graders may apply on-site and receive an admission decision on the spot!
Students must register prior to the event to be eligible for an instant decision.
Registration closes November 27 at noon.
