Welcome Dave's Scholars!
This page is designed to be your go-to resource for all things related to your Mammoth Lakes Foundation Scholarship, including scholarship applications (remember you must reapply each semester!), the MLF Google Calendar with Scholar Brunch dates and important deadlines, weekly Google LRC Check-In Form, Calendly link for your MLF Staff check-ins, helpful tools for transfer and more. Please be sure you bookmark this page and check back often.
Happy Studying!
Elizabeth Root
Executive Director
P.S. This is your resource page, so feel free to let me know what other links or information would be helpful to have here. We are here for you! You are always welcome to stop the MLF Office Monday through Friday 9am-5pm or contact me at elizabeth@mammothlakesfoundation.org or 760-934-3781.
Past Dave's Scholar Brunch Resources
Study Tools
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Cerro Coso Learning Assistance Center (LAC) - https://www.cerrocoso.edu/services-and-resources/lac/index.html
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Have questions about your writing assignments or need help with your papers? The LAC can help with one-on-one support via Zoom! Consider reaching out to create a plan of attack for your papers before you begin writing. By providing your professor’s writing prompt, the grading rubric (check your syllabus), and your draft, LAC tutors can help you with finding sources and develop a plan to make the most out of your first draft. Don’t wait until the last minute! By planning ahead, you will save yourself from stress and set yourself up for a more reflective writing experience. You can also request an appointment with a librarian if the LAC meeting times don’t work for you: https://www.cerrocoso.edu/library/request-research-and-citation-help-librarian.html
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Cerro Coso Library Workshops - https://www.cerrocoso.edu/library/library-workshops.html
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Cerro Coso MLA and APA Guides - https://cerrocoso.libguides.com/citing
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Additional English/Writing Resources:
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Tips for Non-Native English Writers:
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Study Tips & Tools - https://learningcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/
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Semester Action Plan - https://learningcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/semester-action-plan/
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Motivation - https://learningcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/motivation/
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Taking Breaks - https://learningcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/taking-breaks/
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Metacognitive Study Strategies - https://learningcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/metacognitive-study-strategies/
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For students in any biology classes, this is for you! Biology Learning Strategies - https://learningcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/biology-learning-strategies
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Anatomy & Physiology study resources - https://library.northeaststate.edu/c.php?g=859285&p=6156730
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Transfer Tools
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FREE Transfer Guide for First-Generation
California Community College students By Lezra Chenportillo, M.Ed.
Transfer Counselor at San Jose City College
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Community College Student Resource Directory
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Created by the Center for Educational Partnerships UC Berkeley, this site contains resources for community college students, including step-by-step guides & checklists, transfer tools, career exploration tools, and more.
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Los Medanos Community College Six Steps to Transfer
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Check out Transferbound to see what CSUs and UCs offer your major, and majors related to yours.
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U.S. Department of Education College Affordability and Transparency Center
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CollegeWise - Free Admissions Resources
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Free resources for students and parents covering topics on writing your college application essays, how to start your college search, and how to pay for college.
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Transferology is a nationwide network designed to help students explore their college transfer options. Our goal is to save students time and money by providing a quick, intuitive way of getting their college transfer credit questions answered.
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To help students and counselors work together to establish an appropriate path toward transferring from a public California community college to a public California university.
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University of California (UC) Application
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Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) for UC
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Six University of California (UC) campuses offer guaranteed admission to students from all California community colleges (CCC).
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Transfer Admission Planner (TAP)
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UC TAP is a free online tool to help prospective UC transfer students track and plan their coursework. If you’ve entered your academic information into the UC Transfer Admission Planner (UC TAP), you can import your coursework into the UC application.
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If you know which major you want to study, you can follow one of UC’s Transfer Pathways to start preparing for your major and keep your UC campus options open.
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California State University (CSU) Application
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CSU Campus Events (Virtual and In-Person)
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CSU events organized by each campus. In-person and virtual events for first-time freshman, interested transfer students, and admitted students.
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CSU Associate Degree for Transfer Major & Campus Search
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If you enroll in an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program at a California Community College (CCC), you can transfer to a CSU and graduate with only 120 units. There are two kinds of ADT programs: Associate in Art for Transfer (AA-T) and Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T). To graduate from the CSU with 120 units, you will need to choose a bachelor’s program that’s similar to the one in which you earned your associate’s degree at community college. Use this search to find a community college that has an AA-T or AS-T program you’re interested in. Start by selecting the major you’re interested in below, then choose the community college(s) near you.
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Out of State Colleges and Universities
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The top 125+ CA Community Colleges Non-Profit Out-of-State Transfer schools are listed alphabetically by state.
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Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
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The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is an agreement among WICHE’s 16 member states and territories, through which 160+ participating public colleges and universities provide steep nonresident tuition savings for Western students. Through WUE, eligible students can choose from hundreds of undergraduate programs outside their home state, and pay no more than 150 percent of that institution’s resident tuition rate.
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Common App (Private Colleges) Application Guide for Transfer Students
Transfer University Virtual Appointments
California State University (CSU)
University of California (UC)
Berekeley Haas Business Majors
Private/Out of State
Arizona State Univ. (ASU) Virtual Tours
LMU Loyola Marymount University
Historically Black Colleges & Univ. (HBCU) Transfer Guarantee
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
University of Nevada, Reno (UNR)
University of Southern California (USC)
Virtual appointment links adapted from Los Angeles Pierce College Transfer Center: https://www.piercecollege.edu/offices/transfer_center/index.asp
“I’m proud of what we did and proud of how we did it. I say ‘we,’ because that’s what it was.”
- Dave McCoy
Dave's Scholar Calendar
This calendar will include all upcoming brunches that you are required to attend. Volunteer and community connection opportunities for students are added regularly. Some Cerro Coso dates and transfer deadlines are also listed, but please consult the Cerro Coso calendar for a comprehensive list of college events.
Check-Ins with MLF Staff
You must participate in scheduled scholarship check-ins/one-on-one discussions with MLF Staff. You can find the current semester sign-up here.
Weekly LRC Check-Ins
Please complete the LRC Check-In Google Form here. Remember, this is a weekly Dave’s Scholar requirement and needs to be completed each Friday by 11:59pm. We strongly recommend creating a recurring reminder on your phone or calendar for a day and time during the week that works with your schedule. Use it to share how classes are going, ask for help, flag a concern, request support, or let us know about something we should discuss.
Dave's Scholar Resources
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Special Request Form (changes in class schedule)
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Career & Educational Support Agreement (formerly Gas Card Agreement)
Cerro Coso Community College Resources
- Cerro Coso Academic Calendar
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Cerro Coso Services & Resources
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SheerID is a company that specializes in verifying your student status (or military/teacher/healthcare professional/first responder) for access to discounts from major brands and companies. Student FAQ page.
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Financial Aid
- UC Guide on Financial Aid and Privacy
- As a California student, here's what you need to know about each type of financial aid application.
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid Application (FAFSA)
- California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
- Additional resource links available above for recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
- California Student Aid Commission (CSAC)
- Net Price Calculator
- Net price calculators are available on a college’s or university’s website and allow prospective students to enter information about themselves to find out what students like them paid to attend the institution in the previous year, after taking grants and scholarship aid into account.
- CA Community College Transfer Counselor Website Scholarship List
- UCLA Destination College Advising Corps Scholarship Resource List
- College Board Big Future Scholarship Directory
- Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation Scholarship Resources
- College and financial resources for students, including scholarship resources and college planning for high school students.
- Fastweb
- Fastweb is a free scholarship search platform that connects students to college scholarships, trade school scholarships, and financial aid tools. Our goal is to help you find scholarships to make college or vocational school more affordable.
- Finaid
- Finaid was established in the fall of 1994 as a public service. This award-winning site has grown into the most comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice and tools — on or off the web.
- Unigo
- College and scholarship search tool. Also includes articles for college students.
- Scholarships.com
- Scholarships.com is a free college scholarship search platform that matches you to college scholarships you qualify for.
- ScholarshipAmerica.org
Helpful Links for Healthcare Careers
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Nursing
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Medical Assistant
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California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants (CCBMA)
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A California Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA and CACMA) is a medical assistant who meets the qualifications established by the California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants (CCBMA). Entry-level medical assistants must pass a comprehensive, objective examination administered by CCBMA to become certified. Applicants must pass the basic examination and one specialty (either administrative or clinical). Taking a second specialty is optional.
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Undocumented Student Resources
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Mammoth Lakes Foundation Undocumented Student Resources Google Drive
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For more information on services, please call (760) 384-6156.
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University of California Immigrant Legal Services Center Resources
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The UC Immigrant Legal Services Center is committed to supporting and enhancing the well-being of the University of California Community and to advancing equity and success in higher education through provision of free, high-quality immigration legal representation, outreach, and education.
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DACA/Dreamer Student Resource List
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List of links curated by Advanced Standing MSW that include articles and programs for mental health, education (including scholarship opportunities), healthcare, legal resources, and advocacy for recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
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Founded in 2006, Immigrants Rising transforms individuals and fuels broader changes. With resources and support, undocumented people are able to get an education, pursue careers, and build a brighter future for themselves and their community.
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center
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Community Resources page is a prime embodiment of our commitment to bringing clarity to complicated immigration issues. Resources on this page include a wide range of downloadable tools produced for diverse audiences, from experienced advocates to directly impacted community members seeking answers about the complex world of immigration law.
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