COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER
Mr. Leatham (Welcome to the Pacific Grove High School College & Career Center!
Students may drop in during break, lunch, open periods, or IPS (with teacher permission), or may request an appointment via email. Parents and guardians are encouraged to contact Mr. Leatham directly via phone or email to request an appointment.
The College & Career Center is located in the school library. Guests can use these driving directions and campus map for scheduled visits.
Please make CaliforniaColleges.edu your one-stop shop for college and career searches, interest inventories, and applications for UC, CSU, Common App, Common Black College App, CCC, FAFSA, CADAA, and so much more! Every student at PGHS has access to CaliforniaColleges.edu through your school dashboard. Simply register your student (and parent) account today.
* Please note that PGUSD neither endorses or sponsors the organizations linked below. External links are for consideration at personal discretion.
College Resources
- 2025-2026 College Visit Calendar
- Brag Sheet
- UC Application Hub
- CSU Application Guide
- Common App Guide
- California Community Colleges Application Guide
- WUE Schools (out-of-state reduced-fee tuition)
- NCAA: Want to Play College Sports?
- Campus Pride Index (for LGBTQIA+ students)
- Immigrants Rising (resources for undocumented students)
Financial Aid
- PGHS Scholarship Calendar
- FAFSA Guidelines
- FAFSA Help line (best time for calling: Wednesdays during East Coast business hours)
- CADAA Frequently Asked Questions
- California Student Aid Commission (CSAC)
- National College Attainment Network (NCAN)
- U-Aspire (for underrepresented/underserved students)
- CalKids
- ScholarShare 529
- Understanding Student Loan Options
College board resources (AP / SAT / ACT testing)
Career Exploration Resources
- California Career Zone
- Get Schooled
- College & Career Options
- O*Net
- Department of Rehabilitation (if you have a 504 or IEP)
- Monterey County Career Search Tool (Gladeo / MCOE)
- Monterey County Leadership Learning Exchange
- Monterey County Job Opportunities
- Monterey County Internship Program
- Monterey County Works Job Fair Calendar
- Student Work Permit Guidelines (See Mrs. Afifi in the Student Store for a Work Permit)
- Student Work Permit Info & Quiz
- Student Work Resources
- Resume.org (free resume tips & templates)
