College and Career Center (G1)

***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 to 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 2026 or 2027. If you would like to look up the school you are applying to verify if they require test scores for admission, visit this website: https://www.ivywise.com/blog/colleges-going-test-optional/

Questions? Email Mrs. Arriola ([email protected]) or visit the CCC.

SAT

Registration for the 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 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 3.0 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. Arriola
• 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. Arriola 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. Arriola
• 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. Arriola (darriola@erusd.org) or schedule a Zoom Meeting

Rio Hondo College representative is available to assist on

Mondays 9:30am - 4:00pm and Fridays 8:00am - 2:00pm 

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)

• Window to apply: October 1st - December 1st
• Attend a virtual tour of any CSU campus. Click Here to Register
• Attend a CSU Campus Week Night event. Click Here to Register

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 - December 1st
• 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.

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected] for assistance.