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SVUSD College and Career Fair

October 8, 2025

6:00PM

El Toro High School

 

College Representative Visits at LHHS for Fall 2025

Work Permits

Students under the age of 18 are required to have a work permit in order to work. Here are the steps for getting a work permit:

1. Make sure your grades are good and you're on track to graduate so you'll be approved.
2. Apply for jobs and get hired for one.
3. Pick up a work permit application (green) from the Guidance Office or click here.
4. Fill out the application and make sure your parent and employer fill out and sign their parts.
5. Bring your work permit application to the Guidance Office. You must turn it in to her in person because you will have your private social security number on the application.
6. Pick up your work permit from the Guidance Office during snack or lunch one or two days later.

Interviews

What interviewers wish they could tell every job candidate

 

Below you will find some links to help you explore the almost 3000 colleges out there and start deciding which ones you may want to apply to.

To apply to:

• Cal State University - Cal State Apply
• University of California (UC) - University of California (UC)
• Over 500 Private and Out of State Schools - Common Application
• Saddleback College - Saddleback College
• Irvine Valley College - Irvine Valley College
• Orange Coast College - Orange Coast College
• Other helpful websites:
• California Colleges
• UC/CSU A-G Approved courses at LHHS - Put in 051369 as our school code and select the year you took a class to check eligibility.
• UC/CSU A-G Approved courses at the community colleges - Put in the name of the community college and select the current school year to see if the class is eligible.
• College Atlas - college search
• College Board BigFuture - search/compare colleges
• College Search
• Online College Fair
• NAIA (for athletes)
• Virtual College course

Attention Class of 2027

If you are applying to private and/or out-of-state universities and you need a letter of recommendation from your counselor, click on the link below and complete the attached Google Form.

The parent brag letter is optional.

Letter of Recommendation

Parent Brag Letter

Teacher Recommendation Form

We are excited to announce that Mrs. Elisa Manese (Saddleback College Counselor) is available on the LHHS campus in the Library Computer Room on Thursdays, between 9:00am and 1:00pm to meet with students in grades 9-12 regarding questions pertaining to community college.  Topics include:

• Concurrent enrollment

• Freshman Advantage

• Admissions process

• Promise Program

• Counseling 100 (College Success class for seniors)

• Information on different educational goals (certificate, associate degree, transfer)

Appointments are 20 minutes on Thursdays, and parents/guardians may join their student.

Please sign up at Saddleback College Counseling (LHHS) to schedule your meeting.

Saddleback College Flyer

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Seniors – Spring Elective (Counseling 100)

 Saddleback College is once again offering Counseling 100 (College Success) as a Spring 2027 elective on the LHHS campus!  The course only meets 1 day/week and provides both high school AND college credit!  Topics include:

·      College success strategies

·      Career/major exploration

·      Transfer information

·      On-campus support services

·      Creating your class schedule

·      How to register for your first semester classes

·      Support to complete required steps for the Promise Program

 If you are interested in this elective course, please complete the COUN 100 Interest Form. Information/application sessions will be provided in late October.

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If you student is interested in taking a dual-enrollment course at Saddleback College, visit our Google site here for more details.