Jeanette R. Espino
I.V. MESA Program Director
Tel: 760-353-2860 Ext. 21
FAX: 760-353-0396
E-Mail: Jeanette

Tina Araujo
Tel: 760-353-2860 Ext. 23
E-Mail: Tina

2370 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
Becoming a succesful student in high school and making it to college isn't Rocket Science! Problems many students face is that many think they don't qualify and believe it or not, many students do qualify! Then it is the money. They believe it is too expensive. In reality, money is out there in form of grants and scholarships! Another determining factor is family. They just can't leave their child embark on a new journey, college.

Below you will find all the information you need for you or your student.


Below you will find all you need to know about becoming succesful and making it to college. Every resource contains detailed information on deadlines, fees, questions asked by students and parents, and more!



First of all. Why attend college? What different colleges
are there anyways? What do others have to say about it?



What colleges want to see on your transcipts! A - G Requirements, AP Classes, and more!


Study and Time Management skills! How to get an A+ grade and still have fun in school.




Sports, Clubs, Community Service, Jobs, and more! Worth more than you think. What you should focus on and not!


How to study and get a high score on SAT's, ACT's, AP Tests, and more!!




How to choose and apply to the college of your choice! All about UC's, CSU's and private schools. And what they want to see on your transcripts!


How to get money to pay for college and what scholarships are easy to obtain!









Below you will find important links!

College Board lets you prepare as well as register for the SAT's!

CSU Mentor provides info about CSU's as well as the applications.

University of California provides you with info of all UC schools as well as the application.

FAFSA allows you to apply to Financial Aid for free!

Pin Number allows you to obtain a pin number so you can process your FAFSA much faster! ( Extremely recommended )


Take into consideration these crucial tips so you are in the know!

Local Scholarships are the easiest to obtain! So visit your counesling office your senior year and concentrate on Local Scholarships first!

Yes! You can get Fee Waivers for SAT's, ACT's, AP Tests, CSU & UC applications, and more! So visit your consueling office to obtain them! First come first serve!

Take each test (SAT's, ACT's) at least twice! Chances are your scores will increase the second time around!

You must take the SAT Subject Tests if you plan attending a UC!

MESA as well as other programs host mentoring sessions for tests and more. Going will ensure a higher score!

Nearly everyone qualifies for Financial Aid! If you are wondering if you are eligible, you probably are!

Never miss deadlines! They are extremely crucial! Plan ahead!



Junior - Senior Year
Take SAT I, ACT, and SAT Subject Tests!

Senior Year
Get your PIN Number so you can finish your FAFSA quicker when the time arrives!

October - November of Senior Year
Start applying to UC's and CSU's!

January 1st of Senior Year
Apply for financial aid! The faster the more money you get!!!
Deadline March 1st

April of Senior Year
Sign up at the college of your choice! Don't miss out!
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