BEAM LA | COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
This page has a list of resources to help you with your college applications and enrollment. Links to applications, scholarship list, worksheets, guides, workshop slides, past newsletters and field trip opportunities - it’s all here!
NEED HELP?
Need help with your college apps, college essays, financial aid applications or scholarships applications? Need someone to review an application before you submit? Need to schedule your semester check-in? Connect with Yesenia through any of the following ways:
Schedule a virtual meeting/check-in: https://calendly.com/yeseniabeam
Call or text:(323) 282-3738
Email:yesenia@beammath.org
In-person: In-person help and meetings will be available during Saturday class office hours. Dates and times will be shared closer to when Fall 2026 classes start in September.
BEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS
Enroll in our College Start program!
BEAM's College Start program provides individualized, focused college application support. By signing up to this program, you will have access to 1-on-1 college admissions advising, support at critical aspects of the college application process, and career development assistance.
In addition, ONLY students enrolled in College Start will:
Be able to apply to our BEAM College Scholarship
Be able to apply early for the limited BEAM College and Career Success Engagement Kits, which includes a free Macbook
Receive incentives for completing program requirements: Amazon gift cards and college swag!
In return, you must complete the following requirements:
Meet with me (virtually or in person) once before November 1st
Complete a virtual, 1-hour asynchronous career development training by March 1st
Meet with me (virtually or in person) once in March or April
Submit items related to the college application process when requested: schools you applied to, personal statement, college you commit to, financial aid package
To sign up, complete our College Admissions intake form, and select Yes for the College Start section:
DEADLINE TO ENROLL: November 1st
Sign up for our UCSB Trip!
BEAM is taking high school students to visit and tour Cal State Long Beach on
Saturday, September 19th, 2026 | 8:45am - 3pm
We will be touring UC Santa Barbara, participating in STEM workshops and learning about the STEM college student experience. Exact information will be provided in follow up confirmation emails.
More information about this trip here.
NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE
Monthly newsletters are emailed to students and parents at the beginning of every month. Newsletters include information about college applications, financial aid, scholarships, and upcoming events and opportunities. All shared newsletters can be found below. If you’re not receiving newsletters via email, contact Yesenia to update your email address!
IMPORTANT LINKS
College Application Links
Cal State Application: https://www.calstate.edu/apply [OPEN]
Academic History section will open October 1st
Apply for FALL 2027
Due: November 30, 2026
UC Application: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html [OPEN]
Due: November 30, 2026
Common App Application: https://www.commonapp.org/ [OPEN]
Used for most private colleges & universities. Complete list here.
Includes Common App essay questions and College Specific Writing requirements.
Deadlines vary based on school and type of application (Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Decision).
CSU & UC A-G List: https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist
Search for your school to find a complete list of all high school classes that count for CSU/UC credit and which “Honors” courses count for an extra GPA point.
College Board: https://www.collegeboard.org/
View and send your AP scores; send your SAT scores.
Financial Aid Links
FAFSA Application: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa [CLOSED]
Opening October 1st for the 2027-28 school year!
Student and parent accounts can be created here, before October 1st
CA Dream Act Application: https://dream.csac.ca.gov/ [CLOSED]
Opening October 1st for the 2027-28 school year!
Student accounts can be created here, before October 1st
GUIDES
How to describe and add BEAM to your College Apps (detailed guide with descriptions)