Who Qualifies?
Application information and what is needed.
Student 3.5 GPA
Incoming 11 graders (Junior Year)
Minimum grade point average of 3.5 and attend a school in Santa Ana Unified School District or Samueli Academy
Math or Science Letter
Letter of recommendation from your math
or science teacher
Student & Parent 2yr Commitment
Parent and Student agree that student will attend up to 60 workshops a year and ​willing to commit to a 2-yr program beginning Summer in the 11th grade.
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Free or Reduced
Eligible for Federal Free or
Reduced Lunch program
Application Process
What to submit with your application!
Google Form
Submit your google form application
Waiver
Submit Parent Contract &
Liability Waivers
Profile
75-word profile about yourself
WHY College?
300 word essay about Why College is important to you
Records
Send us your School Transcript
Letter
Request a letter of recommendation from your Math or Science Teacher
The Benefits
Achieve. Inspire. Support. Success.
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Laptop Computer During Senior Year
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$500-$800 Stipends (College Applications/and needs)
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life/soft skills, Team Building, & Leadership development
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Critical Thinking/ STEM workshops & Activities
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Study Trips* to STEM Facilities & STEM Presentations
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Khan Academy, advanced Math & Writing workshop
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Opportunity for Edwards Lifesciences Externship*
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Opportunity for one-to-one Professional Mentor*
*Subject to a charge due to COVID-19 restrictions and Governor mandates​
Information Sessions
For scheduling please contact
jonathan.arellanes@aissfoundation.com for more info
Application
Applications and forms now open for our class of 2026
(incoming Juniors that will graduate in 2026)
Not Able to Attend the
Recruitment Session?
You can view our recruitment session online!