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FAFSA NIGHT IS BACK! Mark your calendars! Tuesday, December 9th, 5pm-6pm @ DVS campus 201 N. Douglas St.

Da Vinci Schools is hosting a hands on FAFSA/Dream Act workshop on our campus, where an El Camino College financial aid rep will be here to answer your financial aid/FAFSA/CA Dream Act questions, help you fill out the applications, and submit that night! This is taking place on the DV Science floor on Tuesday December 9th, 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Please RSVP HERE so we know how many computers will be needed.
Please have a student and any contributor StudentAid account created for before the night. Please CLICK HERE to apply for an account.
What you’ll need to access and complete your form:
  1. Your StudentAid.gov account
  2. Your contributor information
  3. Your federal income tax return (accessible online)
  4. Records of your child support received
  5. Records of your assets
  6. List of schools you’re interested in attending
By |2025-12-03T13:32:40-08:00December 3rd, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on FAFSA NIGHT IS BACK! Mark your calendars! Tuesday, December 9th, 5pm-6pm @ DVS campus 201 N. Douglas St.
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Attention Juniors! Apply now to the Bezos Scholars Program!

Program Details

The program is a yearlong, no-cost leadership development opportunity, so that young people with passion can start making a difference today.

Each year, 17 high school juniors and an educator from each of their schools are selected from across the United States and Africa.

To apply, students must:

  • Attend a public high school that serves communities facing economic barriers.
  • Be a current junior enrolled in or having completed at least one advanced course (Honors, AP, IB, etc.).
  • Commit to the full yearlong program, which starts in May of their Junior year.
  • Nominate a school staff member as their educator nominee, who submits a recommendation and would participate fully in the program alongside them.

Review full eligibility for schools and students, and check out our Meet the Scholars page to learn who was selected for last year’s cohort!

Program Benefits and Commitments
All-expenses-paid experience of a lifetime. The program kicks off with a trip to Aspen, CO, for students and educators that includes access to the Aspen Ideas Festival.
Learn from inspiring global leaders and build lasting friendships. Join a community of talented students and educators from across the U.S. and Africa, and upon completion of the program, join an extensive Alum Network.
 Dedicate 10-20 hours per month. Scholars participate in virtual workshops, receive ongoing mentorship, leadership development, free college advising and $1,000 in funding to launch a Community Change Project to make a difference in their hometowns.

Start the online application soon. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2026.

See Erin with any questions!
By |2025-11-18T11:25:05-08:00November 18th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Attention Juniors! Apply now to the Bezos Scholars Program!
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Sign up for a CSU Long Beach tour!

 

Welcome to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) — a large campus with a small-town feel!

At CSULB, we are a diverse, student-centered, and globally engaged public university where our mission

is to shape an inclusive and affirming experience for students to grow, thrive, and succeed.

Our vision is to transform the lives of students, their families, and our communities.

One of the best ways to experience The Beach is through our Campus Tours — we invite you to come and see what makes CSULB so special!

 

Available Weekend Tours- family provides their own transportation to and from CSULB

November 15th and December 6th

Tour Times: 9AM, 10AM, 11AM, and 12PM

Family/Individual Tours: Learn more & register here

Group Tours: Learn more & register here

 

Stay Tuned: Spring 2026 Tour Dates will go live next week!

 

Accessibility Accommodations

Students with disabilities may request accommodations by contacting the Bob Murphy Access Center (BMAC) before scheduling a tour at (562) 985-5401 | bmac@csulb.edu | bmac@csulb.edu

Shakarian Student Success Center (SSSC), Room 110 | Business Hours: Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM

 

Should you have any questions or concerns please email us at Outreach@csulb.edu or contact Linda Williams at Linda.Williams@csulb.edu

By |2025-11-12T09:51:41-08:00November 12th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Sign up for a CSU Long Beach tour!
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PJ Test Prep- free and low cost ACT/SAT Practice test and seminar!

Please see the below flyer from PJ Test Prep. Below is the latest round of SAT/ACT Practice Test + Seminar winter dates (RSVP link here) especially for Juniors! Time to start to think about prepping headed into Spring or Seniors hoping for one last Practice attempt/tips before the December test. In person seats at $10 and zoom seats are FREE!

PJ Test Prep also offers TUTORING (SAT/ACT/Essays but also all academic subjects), and our 2026 Class Schedule is now up at www.pjtestprep.com, and everything is currently on sale! This option would be at cost to the family.

Questions? Contact:

Paul Jury
Director, PJ Test Prep
paul@pjtestprep.com
(310) 529-7285

 

 

 

By |2025-11-07T11:04:17-08:00November 7th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on PJ Test Prep- free and low cost ACT/SAT Practice test and seminar!
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Join El Camino College for “College Night”!

 

 

By |2025-10-30T10:00:19-07:00October 30th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Join El Camino College for “College Night”!
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Reminder: UC Santa Barbara Visit Today at 11:50 AM (Room 1 or Zoom)

Hi Seniors and Families,

This is a friendly reminder that UC Santa Barbara will be visiting today, Monday, October 27th, during lunch at 11:50 AM in Room 1. A UCSB representative will share information about admissions, academic programs, and campus life — a great opportunity to learn more about what UCSB has to offer.
If you’re unable to attend in person, please join us via the Zoom link below:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://davincischools-org.zoom.us/j/95452798903?pwd=4x9KI2ySXzn7dDSnfrEtShdasmF7NT.1

Meeting ID: 954 5279 8903
Passcode: 584487

We hope to see you there!

By |2025-10-27T09:27:12-07:00October 27th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Reminder: UC Santa Barbara Visit Today at 11:50 AM (Room 1 or Zoom)
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