High School Students

MESA High School Students

A full range of services are offered to MESA high school students to help them become competitively eligible to the university or college of their choice and major in math and science-based fields. Through academic support, career exploration, counseling support, hands-on math and science competitions, and leadership training, students are prepared for the rigors of a college education. Below are useful links to help students plan and prepare for success in college and in a career:

>> Math & Science Competitions

>> Academic Excellence Workshops

>> High School Enrollment Form Sample

High School Academics

USC MESA offers academic programs designed to assist students in achieving success in understanding course material, getting good grades and scoring well on the SAT.
>> Math quizzes
>> College Exams preparation
>> Academic Enrichment Programs

College & Career Counseling

Planning for College
>> College Prep, AP and Honors Classes
>> MESA Individual Academic Plan
>> Personal Profile
>> CaliforniaColleges.edu

Scholarships
>> Scholarships and Financial Aid
>> USC Financial Aid
>> Cal Grant
>> Latino Students Scholarship Directory
>> Scholarship Directory
>> Gates Millennium Scholars
>> FastWeb

Things to Know
>> CA Community Colleges
>> Choosing a College
>> College Admission Criteria
>> College Application Questions and Answers
>> Websites and Telephone Numbers

MESA's Tips for College Applications
>> Writing the Personal Statement
>> Steps to an Effective Personal Statement
>> College Essay Brainstorming Exercise
>> Personal Inventory Questions
>> Writing the Personal Statement Resources
>> Tips for Parents

Helpful Links
>> UC Eligibility Requirements
>> University of California
>> Free Application for Federal Student Aid
>> Princeton Review's College Rankings

High School Students

MESA High School Students

High School Academics

College & Career Counseling

High Schools