College/Career Readiness

Life-long Learning Skills

Glacier seeks to help students to develop skills, which will enable them to pursue their own path of learning
throughout their adult lives, including:

  • Study skills and habits, e.g., note-taking, library research skills, studying strategies.

  • Ability to plan, initiate, and complete a project.

  • Ability to reflect on and evaluate one's own and others' learning.

  • Job readiness and career development skills (e.g., developing resumes, job internship skills).

  • Higher education continuance skills (e.g., college applications, financial aid forms).

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High School Enrichment Links

High school enrichment college courses offer advanced academic opportunities for high-achieving high school students. These courses allow students to experience college-level coursework, earn college credit, and explore potential fields of study while still in high school. These programs can significantly enhance a student's college application, providing a taste of the rigor and expectations of higher education.

College Information & Resources

California Community College

As the largest system of higher education in the nation, the California Community Colleges is uniquely positioned to help residents of all backgrounds improve their social and economic mobility and build a better future for themselves and their families. The 116 colleges serve more than 2.1 million students annually and transfer nearly 80,000 each year to the University of California and California State University systems while providing hundreds of thousands more with a skills-based, career education needed to secure good-paying jobs. Click on the images below for more information.

Private California Independent Undergraduate Colleges & Universities

There are hundreds of private colleges and universities to choose from.  California has over 70 alone. Private colleges and universities may include research universities, small liberal arts colleges, faith-based colleges and universities, and specialized colleges. Visit each website for specific admission information and application deadlines. For a list of private California colleges, click: https://aiccu.edu.

Many private colleges accept applications through the Common App. Click on the image to the right to access the Common App.

The California State University System

With 23 campuses and eight off-campus centers, the CSU plays a critical role in providing future leaders with the skills and knowledge they’ll need to thrive in the workforce and help drive California’s economy. The CSU offers bachelor’s degrees and drives California’s economy in agriculture, information technology, business, hospitality, life sciences, healthcare, public administration, education, media, and entertainment. Click below for more information.

The University of California System

The UC is a research oriented system composed of the campuses at Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Fransisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, along with numerous research centers and academic abroad centers. Click on the image to the left for more information.

To access a 4 Year University Academic Planner, click here:  My Academic Planner
To search for colleges, fields of study, costs, and more, click here:  College Scorecard

Earn College Credits

High School Enrichment Program(HSE)
The State Center Community College District (SCCCD): Fresno City College, Reedley College, Clovis Community College, Madera Community College, and Madera Community College at Oakhurst

The High School Enrichment Program (HSE) is an opportunity for students to earn CSU/UC General Education transferable college units.  Certain courses are eligible as "dual credit" which means that students will have an opportunity to earn college units on a community college transcript and also earn credits on their high school transcript. This policy is outlined in the High School Enrichment application.  Please contact Greg Hill at ghill@wscsfamily if you have additional questions.

Benefits of the Program

  • The ability to get ahead and earn college credit while still in High School.

  • No tuition costs - Student is responsible for books and materials required for the course. Upon completion of the course, students may submit a final community college transcript with a receipt for books and materials for reimbursement.

Application Process

  • Completed HSE online college application. (Go to any of the local community college websites and click apply now. Choose High School Enrichment.)

  • Students apply online one time only. Then an HSE packet is required for each semester. 

  • Student will receive a new SCCCD College ID: # 09XXXXX  (NOT the CCC Apply ID that begins with a letter).

  • Complete HSE packet with ALL required signatures. Email packet to community college from college email account with copy of High School Transcripts.

  • Meet with a Community College Center Academic Counselor AFTER completion of HSE packet with principal, high school counselor, and parent signatures.

  • Receive approval of completed HSE packet by Community College Center Academic Counselor (INCOMPLETE packets will be returned to student and they must reschedule).

NOTE: High School students need to be present for college counseling (CANNOT be done by parents on behalf of the student).

To qualify for HSE a student must:

  • Obtain approval (Signatures) from the high school principal, high school counselor or advising teacher, and parent/guardian.

  • The student must meet all the necessary prerequisites for any college course in which they wish to enroll.


Currently all of the courses are online and are exempt from additional Vice President approval for online only courses.
Click on the button below to register for classes.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Scholarships and financial aid are forms of financial assistance designed to help students pay for college or other post-secondary education. They can significantly reduce the burden of tuition, fees, and living expenses, making higher education more accessible.

Community Awards & Scholarships

What should I do and how does this work?
Step 1 - Print List 
Click to see a list of local, regional, and national scholarships.

  • Please be aware that due dates vary and are listed when known.

  • Print this list out and start circling awards you think you might qualify for.

Step 2 - Research
Figure out how to apply. This list basically has two types of awards:
1. Regional, State, and National awards and scholarships - These you apply online or directly to the organization using their own application. The websites are listed where known.


2. Local Awards - This is a smaller but growing list of local awards. 

  • On the list you will see a column marked "Cover Sheets" with a large X. These awards have additional information in the Scholarship/Award file cabinet at school in the College/Career area. 

  • You can now see the packets with an "X" on this page.

  • You can also visit school and pick up these packets of information and a clean copy of the awards.

  • Print out this Step-by-Step Guide for applying for Community Awards.

Step 3 - Fill Out Application 
Prepare your applications with the required items such as letters of recommendations and essays. Click here for tips on letters of recommendations. NOTE: Give people approximately two weeks to write the letters of recommendations.

  • For most local awards fill out the Glacier High School Award Application:

  • Don't turn in handwritten applications if possible!

​Step 4 - Turn in
​Turn in or submit your application. Most local awards are due March 11th, 2025 unless otherwise noted. When you turn the local award please have a clean copy of the cover letter on top. Turn this in to Mr. Hill by 3pm.


Step 5 - THANK YOU 
Write a thank you letter if you receive an award or scholarship right away!

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Career Exploration

Career Exploration is learning about various occupations and their "fit" with your unique career preferences, skills, interests and values you want in your career.  You can start exploring by identifying your career preferences through self assessment and learning about different career options.

My Next Move is an interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options. My Next Move has tasks, skills, salary information, and more for over 900 different careers. Users can find careers through keyword search; by browsing industries that employ different types of workers; or through the O*NET Interest Profiler, a tool that offers personalized career suggestions based on a person's interests and level of work experience.

Here is the link for My Next Move:

Military

If you are interested in a career in the military, you can explore the many benefits at Military.com. 

ASVAB
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple choice test used to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces.  In addition, the ASVAB results are used to guide career exploration using career exploration tools. The ASVAB is given once a year on campus.  To take the exam, students must be in the 11th or 12th grade. 

College Board Planning Documents

If you are interested in a career in the military, you can explore the many benefits at Military.com. 

ASVAB
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple choice test used to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces.  In addition, the ASVAB results are used to guide career exploration using career exploration tools. The ASVAB is given once a year on campus.  To take the exam, students must be in the 11th or 12th grade.