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Our office is open to assist you with questions about college applications, financial aid, SAT and ACT exams and work permits.

Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
(562) 801-7540
                WELCOME TO THE
     COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER

The El Rancho High School College and Career Center serves the entire student population of El Rancho High School. The purpose is to provide resources for all students in their preparations for life after high school. Whether that includes a four-year or two-year college, the military, technical training or a gap year, the ERHS CCC aims to provide students with a place to research, share and learn how to pursue their goals.

We are located in G-1 and are available Mondays-Fridays from 8:00 am- 4:00 pm.



Representatives from special programs are available at our center to offer students one-on-one assistance and answer questions about college and careers.


Tri Cities ROP Advisor - Mayra Campos

Mondays - Fridays 7:30am - 4:00pm


CAL SOAP LA - Alejandra Neri

Mondays  & Wednesdays 8:00am - 3:30pm


ROP / Rio Hondo Counselor - Dorian Escamilla 

Tuesdays - 7:30am - 3:30pm


Rio Hondo - Alondra Camacho

Fridays 8:00am - 4:00pm 


Talent Education Search (TES) - Jorge Ordorica

Tuesdays 8:30am - 4:00pm






***FEE WAIVERS available for the SAT and ACT. 

Visit the CCC for a fee waiver code***

SAT Exams will not be administered at El Rancho High School until further notice. El Rancho is NOT currently an SAT testing center. Please make sure you register to take your exam at a different location.

SAT & ACT test scores will not be used for admission for the CSU and UC system for the foreseeable future. You DO NOT need any test scores to apply to a CSU or UC for the class of 2023 or 2024. If you would like to look up the school you are applying to in order to verify if they require test scores for admission, visit this website: https://www.ivywise.com/blog/colleges-going-test-optional/

Questions? Email Mrs. Tedtaotao (ktedtaotao@erusd.orgor visit the CCC.


SAT

Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is available.

To register on-line for SAT: Click here

For SAT test dates and registration deadlines: Click here

***Looking to get the best score possible? Get Official SAT Practice online with Khan Academy for FREE.


ACT

Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is available.

To register online for ACT: Click here

For ACT test dates and registration deadlines: Click here


SENDING ACT & SAT SCORES

Be sure to send your scores to the colleges/universities where you intend to apply.  Be sure to use FREE score reports within the allotted time or you will be charged  - ACT $13 to each campus, SAT $12 to each campus.







COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Are you interested in taking a class at a community college? As a high school student you are required to apply and complete a Concurrent Enrollment form every semester.

NEED A RIO HONDO TRANSCRIPT for High School? Click Here

NEED A RIO HONDO TRANSCRIPT for College? Click Here

College courses are not make up for High School classes. The purpose of college classes during high school is for enrichment. Therefore, we highly ENCOURAGE students to have a 2.5 GPA to take college courses.


Do you need help looking up classes on the Rio Hondo online catalog? This video will help you. Click Here


Steps to register for Rio Hondo classes

STEP 1 Complete a Rio Hondo application online every semester.

When you complete your application online make sure you use your PERSONAL EMAIL and your LEGAL NAME. Your name needs to match your birth certificate and match our school records.

  • Go to Rio Hondo to complete your application: https://www.riohondo.edu/
  • Make sure to save your confirmation number, you will need to email it to Mrs.Tedtaotao
  • Rio Hondo will email you your ID number within 24 hours if you are a new student, you will need it for step 2
  • Make sure to keep your Rio Hondo ID number for future use, it begins with 001
  • If you forgot your ID number, email Mrs.Tedtaotao your confirmation number and DOB

Need help completing the application online?

  • If you are a NEW student and you have NEVER taken community college classes before Click Here
  • If you are a RETURNING student and have taken community college classes before Click Here

STEP 2 - Complete the Concurrent/Dual Enrollment Form

  • You will need to complete a Dual Enrollment Form - click here for the form
  • Email the completed form and your confirmation number to Mrs. Tedtaotao
  • Once the form has been processed by Rio Hondo you will be emailed with further instructions.

STEP 3 - Register online for the class

  • You will be receive an email letting you know that you can add your class to your portal
  • The email will contain all the step to add your class
  • If you need help logging into your portal Click Here
  • If you need help adding your classes, view this video: Click Here

Still need help? - email Mrs. Tedtaotao (ktedtaotao@erusd.org) or schedule a Zoom Meeting


Rio Hondo College representative is available to assist on Fridays from 8:30AM-3:30PM.
Click Here for AccessRIO


Click Here if you're a FIRST TIME college student (never attended before) and want to attend Cerritos College


Class Schedules for surrounding community colleges:

 Rio Hondo College Schedule 

Cerritos College Schedule 

East Los Angeles College Schedule

Mt. San Antonio College Schedule

Pasadena City College Schedule

*FEE WAIVERS for the CSU and UC are in the application. 


Need help starting your application or have any questions, stop by the College and Career to set up an appointment.


CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU)

To apply you need to sign in through your CCGI account. Click here to launch CCGI

CSU application: Click Here


UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC)

  • Application is now available
  • Window to submit application: October 1st - November 30th
  • Attend a virtual informational webinar. UC for You- Click Here to Register

To apply you need to sign in through your CCGI account. Click here to launch CCGI

UC Application: Click Here


Personal Insight Questions (PIQ) information

Click here to get more information on PIQ's

Click here for a Personal Insight Questions Guide


Need help reviewing your PIQ's? Stop by the College and Career to set up an appointment.


PRIVATE/INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

Most private schools have later deadlines. Deadline dates can be found on each individual school's website. Click Here to use The Common Application. Click Here to use The Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success application.


COLLEGE GREENLIGHT

Applying to Out-of-State and Private schools through College Greenlight allows you to complete one (1) application to send to multiple colleges. As an added benefit, participating colleges have agreed to waive the application fee. Click Here to begin your application.

ATTENTION SENIORS!

Get help completing your FAFSA or Dream Act
Stop by G-1 for Assistance


Click Here to see CAL GRANT Information

Prepare for FAFSA by creating a FSA ID for yourself and your parent. Click Here to create a FSA ID

Click Here to apply for FAFSA  - U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a Social Security number

Click Here to apply for CA Dream Act - Not a U.S. citizen, do not have a Social Security number

CSS FINANCIAL AID PROFILE - Required for Private Schools


Click Here to access Web Grants - Log in to your WebGrants 4 Students to understand your Cal Grant and other information.



Different loans that are offered:


Understanding and Comparing Loans
The following is a link to a site that will assist students and parents in understanding the different type of loans available.  It will also allow you to compare loans to determine which is best for you. CLICK HERE

    SCHOLARSHIPS


    horatio alger association 

    Award: $10,000-$25,000

    Requirements:

    • High School Junior
    • Critical financial need( $65,000) or lower adjusted gross family income)
    • US Citizen
    (Counselor must complete a Certification Form online)

    Deadline: March 15, 2024


    Jeff T. Green Scholarship

    Award: Up to $20,000

    Requirements:

    • Must attend California State University Channels Islands
    • Earn a high school cumulative GPA of 2.5-3.25
    • Be first time generation student
    • Be a U.S. citizen of permanent resident or an AB 540 eligible student
    • File a 2024-2025 FAFSA or CADAA application and qualify
    Deadline: April 2, 2024

    Click here for more information



    Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founders' Scholarship 2024

    Award:$10,000

    Requirements:
    • Must live in a state where a Carl's Jr is located 
    • Are an aspiring college freshman
    • Are 26 years old or younger
    • Letter of recommendation on your behalf
    Deadline: April 4, 2024 at 3:00p.m. PT

    Click Here to apply


    CAASFEP Scholarship Application 2024


    Award: $5,000

    Requirements:
    • Demonstrates financial need
    • Eligible for free or reduced lunch program OR
    • Qualify for Socio-economically disadvantage
    Deadline: March 15, 2024

    To apply, stop by the College Center (G1)


    LYONS & SNYDER Legal Excellence Scholarship

    Award: $500

    Requirements:
    • Must currently be enrolled or about to attend an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program in the United States of America
    • Must have teaching, leading, or counseling experience
    • 2.5 or greater GPA
    To apply for this scholarship, please include:
    • Your resume with current contact information
    • A current academic transcript (clearly showing your Cumulative GPA) from your high school and college (if applicable)
    • A 500-word essay discussing how a coach or leader has inspired you or how coaching can inspire you to become a leader.
    Deadline: July 30, 2024 
    On subject line "[Applicant's name]-Legal Excellence Scholarship Application"

    Click Here to apply


    Men's College Scholarship

    Award: $500- $1,000

    Requirements:
    • Must be a graduating high school senior in the United States
    • Must identify as male
    • Must have access to a U.S bank account (for direct deposit if selected)
    Deadline: April 1, 2024 

    Click Here to apply


    2024 Mega Bank Scholarship

    Award:$1,000

    Requirements:
    • High school seniors who reside in Los Angeles County and Orange County, California
    • Plan to attend a U.S. Accredited 4- Year College/ University or a Community College in the state of California as a 1st year student in the Fall of 2024 (if selected, must submit college acceptance letter for verification)
    • A minimum cumulative unweight high school GPA of 3.0
    • Have a household income at or below Low- Income Level (must be able to show 2022 or 2023 tax return should applicant be selected for award)
    • Open to ALL MAJORS and there is NO ETHNICITY REQUIREMENT
    • Employees of Mega Bank and their immediate family members are NOT eligible to apply
    Application Requirements: 
    • Application Form
    • Recommender Form from a Community Service Advisor
    • High School Transcript
    Deadline: April 15, 2024 at 11:59pm

    Click Here to apply 

    2024 Chao Family Foundation

    Award:$4,000 for up to four years

    Requirements:
    • High school seniors who reside in Los Angeles County and Orange County, California
    • Plan to attend a University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU) as a 1st year student in the fall (if selected, must submit college acceptance letter for verification)
    • A minimum cumulative unweight high school GPA of 3.2
    • Have a household income at or below Low- Income Level (must be able to show 2022 or 2023 tax return should applicant be selected for award)
    • Open to ALL MAJORS and there is NO ETHNICITY REQUIREMENT
    Application Requirements: 
    • Online Application Form
    • Online Recommender Form 
    • High School Transcript
    Deadline: April 15, 2024 at 11:59pm

    Click Here to apply

    2024 Preferred Bank Scholarship 

    Award:$2,000

    Requirements:
    • High school seniors who reside in Los Angeles County
    • Plan to attend a U.S. Accredited 4- Year College/ University or a Community College and will be enrolled as a freshman in the Fall of 2024 (if selected, must submit college acceptance letter for verification)
    • A minimum cumulative unweight high school GPA of 3.0
    • Have a household income at or below Low- Income Level (must be able to show 2022 or 2023 tax return should applicant be selected for award)
    • Open to ALL MAJORS and there is NO ETHNICITY REQUIREMENT
    • Employees of Preferred Bank and their immediate family members are NOT eligible to apply
    Application Requirements: 
    • Application Form
    • Recommender Form from a Community Service Advisor
    • High School Transcript
    Deadline: April 15, 2024 at 11:59pm

    Click Here to apply


    First General Bank Scholarship 

    Award:$2,000

    Requirements:
    • High school seniors who reside in Los Angeles County and Orange County, California
    • Plan to attend a U.S. Accredited 4- Year College/ University or a Community College and will be enrolled as a freshman in the Fall of 2024 (if selected, must submit college acceptance letter for verification)
    • A minimum cumulative unweight high school GPA of 3.0
    • Have a household income at or below Moderate Income Level (must be able to show 2022 or 2023 tax return should applicant be selected for award)
    • Open to ALL MAJORS and there is NO ETHNICITY REQUIREMENT
    • Employees of First General Bank and their immediate family members are NOT eligible to apply
    Application Requirements: 
    • Application Form
    • Recommender Form from a current/previous teacher or guidance counselor
    • High School Transcript
    Deadline: April 15, 2024 at 11:59pm

    Click Here to apply


    Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund

    Award:$7,500

    Requirements:
    • U.S. citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (holders of a Permanent Resident Card) AND direct blood descendant of a Taiwanese citizen
    • High school seniors or 1st year college student residing in the United States
    • Plan to attend a University or College as a 1st or 2nd year student in the Fall of 2024 (if selected, must submit college acceptance letter for verification)
    • A minimum cumulative unweight high school/ college GPA of 3.0
    • Demonstrated financial need for the scholarship (must be able to show 2022 or 2023 tax return should applicant be selected for award)
    • Open to ALL MAJORS 
    Application Requirements: 
    • Application Form
    • Three References
    • High School Transcript
    Deadline: April 15, 2024 at 11:59pm

    Click Here to apply

    Cathay Bank Scholarship 

    Award:$2,500

    Requirements:
    • High school seniors who reside in California
    • Plan to attend a U.S. Accredited 4- Year College/ University or a Community College as a 1st year student in the Fall of 2024 (if selected, must provide college acceptance letter for verification)
    • A minimum cumulative unweight high school GPA of 3.0
    • Have a household income at or below Low Income Level (if selected, must provide 2022 or 2023 tax return for verification)
    • Open to ALL MAJORS
    • Employees of Cathay Bank and their immediate family members are NOT eligible 
    Application Requirements: 
    • Application Form
    • Recommender Form
    • High School Transcript
    Deadline: April 15, 2024 at 11:59pm

    Click Here to apply

    Open Bank Scholarship 

    Award:$2,500

    Requirements:
    • Current high school seniors who reside in Los Angeles County
    • Plan to attend a U.S. Accredited 4- Year College/ University or a Community College as a 1st year student in the Fall of 2024 (if selected, must submit college acceptance letter for verification)
    • A minimum cumulative unweight high school GPA of 3.0
    • Have a household income at or below Low Income Level (if selected, must provide 2022 or 2023 tax return for verification)
    • Open to ALL MAJORS and there is NO ETHNICITY REQUIREMENT
    • Employees of Open Bank and their immediate family members are NOT eligible to apply
    Application Requirements: 
    • Application Form
    • Recommender Form
    • High School Transcript
    Deadline: April 15, 2024 at 11:59pm

    Click Here to apply

    State Bank of India (California) Scholarship 

    Award:$2,500

    Requirements:
    • High school seniors who reside in Los Angeles County
    • Plan to attend a U.S. Accredited 4- Year College/ University or a Community College as a 1st year student in the Fall of 2024 (if selected, must submit college acceptance letter for verification)
    • A minimum cumulative unweight high school GPA of 2.8
    • Have a household income at or below Low Income Level (if selected, must provide 2022 or 2023 tax return for verification)
    • Open to ALL MAJORS and there is NO ETHNICITY REQUIREMENT
    • Employees of State Bank of India (California) and their immediate family members are NOT eligible to apply
    Application Requirements: 
    • Application Form
    • Recommender Form
    • High School Transcript
    Deadline: April 15, 2024 at 11:59pm

    Click Here to apply

    Susanne Perea CSEA Chapter 107 Scholarship

    Requirements:
    • High school senior accepted to a 4 year college/ university, community college or vocational school for Fall 2024
    • Minimum grade point average of 2.0
    • A copy of your transcripts (unofficial)
    • Two letters of recommendation
     Deadline: April 5, 2024 at 4:00pm via email to: elranchocsea@gmail.com


    Robert J. Paquette Trade School Scholarship

    Award: $1,000

    Requirements:
    • Will be attending a community college or trade school
    • Official transcripts
    • Short essay
    Deadline: April 15, 2024

    Must submit all documents via email at: dad_coppock@yahoo.com & pmdtrav@aol.com

    Click Here to apply
    Alejandro Flores Foundation

    Requirements:
    • Two short essays
    • Letter of recommendation (optional)
    • Background Questionnaire
    Deadline: April 21, 2024

    Click Here to apply
    Hispanic Outreach Taskforce Scholarship

    Requirements:
    • Hispanic senior
    • Graduating by June 30, 224
    • Minimum unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.5 through the first semester of senior year
    • Submit certified school transcripts with calculated GPA. Transcripts shall be provided by a School Administrators with official school seal
    • Submit two letter of recommendation from a teacher of a counselor
    • Submit a 500- word typed essay
    • Submit a 300- word essay about you
    • Submit a 2" x 2" photo of yourself
    Click Here for flyer

    ERHS Class of "91 Alumni Scholarship

    Click Here to apply

    Complete submission must be emailed to johncontreras3@yahoo.com by May 1, 2024

    INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY FOR A WORK PERMIT:

    Students complete all information on the PERMIT TO EMPLOY AND WORK. Please ensure that all the required signatures are on the form. Completed forms may be accepted at the College and Career Center and also via e-mail. Forms and questions can be directed to Mayra Fajardo (mayrafajardo@erusd.org)

    Once the form is completely filled please bring it to the College & Career Center
    In order to be eligible for a work permit you must have a 2.0 GPA

    We also process work permits for Non-ERHS students who live in Pico Rivera.

    Students looking for Entertainment Permits must contact the Department of Industrial Relations-Division of Labor Standards at 562-590-5048.

    Resume

    Some employers may require you to submit a resume. There are several online templates available. Here is a website that gives you ideas on how to create your resume Click Here.  Google Docs and Microsoft Word offers free templates as well.  If you have never had a job or are having a difficult time finding a template, please come to the college career center or email ktedtaotao@erusd.org for assistance.


    Swim Instructor(Whittier)

    Pay Rate:$18.oo-$20.50

    Click Here to apply

    Swim Instructor(Rosemead)

    Part time & Full time

    Pay Rate:$18.oo-$20.50

    Click Here to apply

    Domino's Pizza

    Pay Rate: Not available



    Chick- Fil- A (Front House Team Member)

    Pay Rate: $15.50


    KFC Team Member (Pico Rivera)

    Pay Rate: Not available


    Journeys Sales Associate (Montebello)

    Pay Rate: Not available


    Raisin Canes Restaurant Crewmember (Whittier)

    Pay Rate: $15.50



    VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES



    Tri-Cities ROP

    Come and visit our ROP Advisors

    Tri Cities ROP Advisor - Mayra Campos

    Mondays - Fridays 7:30am - 4:00pm


    ROP / Rio Hondo Counselor - Dorian Escamilla 

    Tuesdays - 7:30am - 4:00pm



    For more information about ROP call the College and Career Center (562) 801-7540
    or visit us in Room G-1

    for additional information