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Life After Costa Series

A special series for Mira Costa High School families presented by the MCHS College and Career Center to help navigate the process of applying to college, explore alternative pathways, and establish independence after high school.

The MCHS College and Career Center (CCC) is funded entirely through parent donations to the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation (MBEF) to assist MCHS families in navigating the college application process and post-graduation pathways. The expert CCC counselors provide individual support and access to the plethora of programs and resources for all MCHS students and families.

Registration is required and space is limited – please use the links below to registration each session.

SESSION ONE: WHERE DO I START? 
NAVIGATING THE COLLEGE APPLICATION JOURNEY

Tuesday, April 1 at 5:30 PM
MCHS Small Theater

Learn about to college application process and the robust resources offered at the College and Career Center.

Presented by Ruthie Robles and Teby Yoder, MCHS College & Career Counselors

SESSION TWO: ESSAY MANIA! 
HOW TO CRAFT A COMPELLING PERSONAL STATEMENT

Tuesday, April 8 at 5:30 PM
MCHS Small Theater

Learn the ins-and-outs of the personal statement, personal insight questions and the “Why Essay”.

Presented by Teby Yoder, MCHS College & Career Counselors

SESSION THREE: PAVING A DIFFERENT PATH – ALTERNATIVES TO 4-YEAR COLLEGE

Tuesday, April 22 at 5:30 PM
MCHS College and Career Center

Learn about Community College options available through transfer and other trade pathways.

REGISTER

Presented by the MCHS College & Career Center

SESSION FOUR: MOCK ADMISSIONS SESSIONS WITH ADMISSIONS OFFICERS

Tuesday, April 29 at 5:30 PM
MCHS Classrooms

Admissions officers share detailed information on what factors are taken into consideration in reviewing candidates. Open to Juniors and one parent only – register on Naviance.

LINK TO NAVIANCE

Presented by the Regional Admissions Counselors of California

SESSION FIVE: BUILDING FINANCIAL CONFIDENCE

Tuesday, May 13 at 5:30 PM
MCHS College and Career Center

Empowering teens and college students to manage money wisely and confidently.

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Presented by Kinecta Federal Credit Union