Admission Updates

For the 2026–27 school year, PAUSD is partnering with Foothill College to offer multivariable calculus and linear algebra as part of the official school schedule, with no extra transportation required. The courses are designed for AP BC students, with priority given to incoming 12th graders. Enrollment requires completion of AP BC or the relevant prerequisite course, and a score of 3 on the May AP exam is the minimum threshold.

UC Merced's 8-year BS/MD program SJV PRIME+ trains future physicians for California's San Joaquin Valley. It's best suited for students committed to medicine with a genuine interest in public health. Applications require early preparation, with a strong focus on academic performance and career clarity.

Palo Alto Unified School District Superintendent Don Austin ended his contract early, stepping down and assisting with the transition, in order to avoid the legal and community storm that a public firing would have triggered. The district is facing a systemic crisis and management failures, as the superintendent's heavy-handed style led to a breakdown of trust.

Vanderbilt Takes Over CCA: Which Students Benefit Most? A Complete Breakdown.