College & Career Center

MaiaLearning is a web-based college and career readiness platform used to help students prepare for life after high school. It is a comprehensive website that you and your parents can use to help explore post high school options. MaiaLearning also features up-to-date information that’s specific to our school. And, it lets us share information with you about upcoming meetings, news, and events, as well as other resources for post high school planning.

The MaiaLearning website is designed to work well on mobile devices and can be accessed through your computer, phone, or tablet.

To get started exploring MaiaLearning, you can watch a recording of the PAUSD roll-out webinar for junior families on Wed., Dec. 11, here. And, you can find an overview of the most popular MaiaLearning features and functions, here.

Access Your Account from the ClassLink Portal
Select the MaiaLearning app from the ClassLink portal and choose "Sign in with Single Sign On"

Alternatively, go to https://www.maialearning.com and click Log In button in the upper right corner, then choose "Sign in with Single Sign On"

Please note: Parents have view-only access to their student(s) accounts; they cannot edit student accounts.

PSAT

The PSAT (Preliminary SAT®/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is a co-sponsored program by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT Reasoning Test™. It also gives you a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship programs.

The PSAT is offered at Gunn each fall for juniors. 

SAT

The SAT Reasoning Test is widely used by colleges and universities admissions. It tests students' knowledge of subjects that are necessary for college success: reading, writing, and mathematics. The SAT assesses the critical thinking skills students need for academic success in college-skills that students learned in high school. The SAT is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors. It is offered at Gunn and other places in the Bay Area several times each year. Learn more.

ACT

The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in: English, Mathematics, Reading and Science. ACT results are accepted by all 4-year colleges and universities in the U.S.

The ACT multiple-choice tests are curriculum based. The ACT is not an aptitude or an IQ test. Instead, the questions on the ACT are directly related to what you have learned in your high school courses in the four subject areas. Because the ACT tests are based on what is taught in the high school curriculum, some students are more comfortable with the ACT than they are with traditional aptitude tests or tests with narrower content.

The ACT is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors. It is offered  in the Bay Area several times each year. Learn more.

AP Tests

Through AP's college-level courses and exams, students can earn college credit and advanced placement, stand out in the admissions process, and learn from some of the most skilled, dedicated, and inspiring teachers in the world. AP Tests are offered at Gunn every May and are typically taken by juniors and seniors at the end of the AP class. Learn more.

Families are required to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), to demonstrate need and establish eligibility for aid. All two and four year colleges, public and private require the FAFSA. FSA ID information can be found and created at fafsa.gov. The FAFSA is also required for families applying for some of the federal loan programs.

FAFSA  & DreamAct 

Gunn's school code: 052347.

The California Student Aid Commission uses the information provided on the FAFSA and the Cal Grant GPA Verification process to determine student eligibility for Cal Grants. To be considered for Cal Grants (California State Aid), each student must submit a FAFSA. GPAs are submitted electronically by the end of September. Students can find GPA details and log in to check their status at California Student Aid Commission

Many private colleges and universities use the information collected from the CSS Profile in addition to the FAFSA. Follow the directions colleges send with their application materials to be certain you meet their specific requirements and due dates.

The PROFILE can be completed online. There is a registration fee for submitting the CSS Profile Application.

• The CSS PROFILE registrations guides are available on the College Board website.
• The list of participating colleges is available here.

Please notify Mr. Lang that you will be applying for scholarships and if you would like to be alerted of special scholarship opportunities. Transcripts are free and Mr. Lang will print them out, please have the recommendations sent to him. The scholarship packet must be turned in to the College and Career Center at least three days before deadline. Students are responsible for the cost to mail (post/envelope) the scholarship.

There are several community and school scholarships whose sponsors have asked the Gunn Scholarship Committee to nominate and/or select students to receive the awards. Students who wish to be considered for need-based or merit awards need to review the scholarships listed in MaiaLearning or visit the College and Career Center. 

Students' interested in applying for the Gunn Foundation Scholarship must complete a Gunn Foundation online application. Filling out this application is essential if you wish to be considered.

MaiaLearning has some great scholarship options: 

• Peninsula College Fund
• Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship (POE)
• Going Merry
• Silicon Valley Community Foundation

The Work Experience Education Program is taught by Rachael Kaci with over 20 years of educational experience. The course covers the basics for student worker rights, resume building, mock interviews skills, and guest speakers. This is a great opportunity for students to begin their career readiness, and more information can be found at the Work Experience page.

Learn about the work permit process on the Work Permits page.