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College and Career

Focus: Chemical Engineering

Every living and non-living correlate with chemical properties. If studied and used correctly, we can use chemicals and elements to innovate or create something revolutionary in the fields of medicine, civil, or even the food industry! Chemical engineering is an umbrella to many sorts of applications, and it shows how engineers can use chemical processes to make our lives easier and more innovative.

According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, this field is projected to grow 10 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.

For more information, click the video here! ​

A-G Student Manager 

Be wise and plan out your future classes with the help of USC MESA's A-G Student Manager. This tool will help you create an Individual Academic Plan (IAP) in order to ensure that you exceed the A-G requirements, making you eligible to apply for college right after high school. 

Follow the instructions on how to download the tool and use it. Feel free to bring it up with your counselor if you have any additional questions or need help obtaining the classes you desire. This is a tool for you! 
Instructions
A-G Student Manager
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Individual Academic Plan Form

Here is another tool you can use to monitor your A-G courses with the help of USC MESA's Individual Academic Plan Form.

You must complete 15 yearlong high school courses with a letter grade of C or better. You also may meet them by completing college courses or earning certain scores on various acceptable exams.

​We strongly recommend that you complete the following:
  • 5 years of mathematics, up to Calculus
  • 3 years of science with lab
IAP form
Iap - sample
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Resources for First-Year Prospective USC Trojans

​USC EARLY ACTION
USC Early Action (EA) is for first-year students applying to majors that do NOT require a portfolio/audition. Students must apply EA to be considered for USC Merit Scholarships, unless your intended major does not participate in Early Action.
LEarn more about early action

​SCOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID

Students must apply by November 1 or December 1 (depending on your major) to be considered for USC Merit Scholarships.
Learn more about scholarships
TEST SCORES ARE OPTIONAL
Applicants do not need to present ACT or SAT Scores. Students will not be penalized for not submitting the testing results
Learn more about Test Scores Optional

Free College and Career Workshops

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Your Future LA is a free series of financial aid, college prep and career workshops open to students and families throughout Los Angeles County. These virtual events are geared toward high school students and first-year, first-generation college students who need more guidance on navigating the college process and parents looking to create a college-going environment at home.
your future la

​Need help paying for College? 

College can be pricey. However, there are a multitude of programs willing to help cover the costs. Here are a few to look into: 
  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
    • ​Deadlines are updated here. 
  • Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals 
    • ​To view details, click here. 
  • ​California Student Aid Commission 
    • Please refer to your state's and schools' requirements for specific deadlines may vary. ​
  • Scholarship America
    • ​A platform where scholarships of certain career fields are held! Click to view the specific scholarships' eligibility.

UCs, CSUs, Community Colleges, and Privates

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Students proudly showcasing their MESA swag gear
UC (University of California), CSU (California State University), Community Colleges, and private colleges and universities are all viable options to apply for college! Consider doing research about college student life, financial aid, choices of major, and more!
University of California (UCs)
  • Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0 
  • 9 campuses
  • Personal-Insight Questions 
  • Fee-Waiver: Apply up to four schools! Click here to learn more.
California State University (CSUs)
  • Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5
  • 23 campuses
  • EOP Program
  • Fee-Waiver: Apply up to four schools! Click here to learn more.
Community College (CCs) 
  • Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent. Learn more
    • 116 campuses
  • Los Angeles College Promise (Click here for more information)
Private Colleges and Universities
  • Minimum GPA Requirement: depends on institution
  • The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) is comprised of over 85 institutions. Click here to learn more.
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