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Fall 2025 Applications and Priority Review Dates
The Cal State Apply application period for fall 2025 opens Oct. 1. We’re encouraging students to apply by our priority review deadlines, Nov. 15 and Dec. 15. Meeting a priority review deadline helps our admissions team process applications sooner, and can lead to students receiving their admissions decision faster. We’re sharing this information as a heads up in case any students mistakenly interpret it to mean the final application deadline has changed. CSUN will continue to accept applications through Jan. 31, 2025.

Save the Date for CSUN Open House
Join us on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for an all-access look at our campus, programs and services. This year’s event features two new presentations — a session geared toward undecided students and a session designed to help parents better understand the college application process. (This session will be offered in English and Spanish.) Please see this flyer for more info.

New Discover CSUN Site — A “Greatest Hits” Collection of CSUN Features
We recently launched a new microsite designed to help students and their families better understand all that’s available at CSUN. Discover CSUN offers an overview of admissions requirements, cost and financial aid, student housing, programs and services, Matador life and life after CSUN.

Major Spotlight: Music Industry Studies
Speaking of greatest hits . . . CSUN’s Music Industry Studies major teaches the business side of music — from current trends in music publishing to e-commerce, marketing and more. The program prepares students for careers in producing, distributing and managing, and promoting music and creative talent. As part of the program, students can gain hands-on experience by participating in VOVE, CSUN’s student-run record label.

On Friday, October 11, 2023, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Del Aire Park is hosting a special event, and we’re inviting the community to join us in honoring Hispanic culture and heritage.

This event celebrates the rich traditions and achievements of Latinos, spanning Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and beyond.

Activities include:

Piñata-making arts and crafts
Folklórico dance performances
A delicious food tasting experience

Location:
Del Aire Park
12601 Isis Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Phone: (310) 643-4976

Bring your family and friends, and enjoy an afternoon of culture, fun, and festivities!

Schoolhouse.world, a nonprofit founded by Sal Khan of Khan Academy, hosts free, virtual SAT prep for students to help them prepare for the digital SAT.

• Sal Khan (the creator of Khan Academy) founded the nonprofit, Schoolhouse.world, which provides free, small-group tutoring sessions to students around the globe.
• Schoolhouse has already helped 40K+ students effectively prepare to tackle their SAT. Past participants have seen an average score increase of 40-55 points on the SAT.

Sign up for an SAT Bootcamp here.

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For current 11th and 12th grade Connect HS students: 

Da Vinci Schools is offering HDEV 110, a dual enrollment partnership course with El Camino College, and there is still time to register. This is a late-start class; so it begins October 21st and runs through the end of El Camino’s Fall term, December 14th. This class is fully online and asynchronous.

HDEV 110- Strategies for Success in College and Life
(Asynchronous, Online) – 3 units (this is a 8-week course that begins October 21st)

HDEV 110 is designed to help students develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviors necessary for academic success and personal development. The course covers topics such as goal setting, time management, learning styles, study strategies, critical thinking, and self-awareness. Additionally, it addresses the social and emotional aspects of college life, including stress management, motivation, and interpersonal communication. The course encourages students to explore their educational and career goals while equipping them with tools to navigate the challenges of college and beyond.

Only 11th and 12th Grade students can enroll in this course

Join the Connect HS staff for the 9 & 10th Grade College Info Night and 11th Grade College Info Night! Days and times for each meeting are below:

9th & 10th Grade: Tuesday October 1st @ 5pm 

link to join:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://davincischools-org.zoom.us/j/95334248188

Meeting ID: 953 3424 8188

11th Grade: Wednesday October 2nd @ 5pm

link to join:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://davincischools-org.zoom.us/j/97609982024

Meeting ID: 976 0998 2024

Hope to see you there!

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(Student Led Conference information is in this newsletter)