College Advantage Program

The College Advantage 2025-2026 Application is now closed.
Overview
 
College Advantage at West Valley College is a joint program with Campbell Union High School District and Los Gatos Saratoga Union High School District that offers an opportunity for 12th grade students seeking a more challenging and rigorous academic pathway. College Advantage students have the maturity and academic skills to be successful in taking all college level classes for their senior year.
 

The program offers students a rigorous, academically focused environment. The program is housed entirely on the West Valley College campus. With a wide selection of clubs and athletic teams, students are actively involved in the extracurricular life at the college. Students can also participate in extracurricular activities at their home high school. They receive a diploma from their home high school and participate in their home school graduation ceremonies.

Under the guidance of their high school College Advantage counselor, along with a West Valley College counselor, students select classes that meet high school graduation requirements while having access to a wider selection of electives. These classes could be credited towards their college degree and transferred to UC, CSU or private schools.

College Advantage is a Dual Enrollment program for high school students residing in the Campbell Union High School District or Los Gatos Saratoga Union High School District. Tuition and fees for this program are free.

2025-2026 Application Dates & Deadlines
 
Event
Date Time Location
Mandatory Family Information Night Wed, Feb 12, 2025 6-7 PM
 
Application Opens Wed, Feb 12, 2025 7:30 PM The application is now closed
Application Closes Tue, March 4, 2025 5 PM  
Interviews
March 11-12, 2025 4-8 PM
West Valley College, FOX 201 & 202
(if no email invite, no interview required)
College Advantage Offers are distributed March 13-14, 2025  
Via Email
(check your personal email address you reported on your application)
Student Deadline to Accept Offer Thur, March 20, 2025 9 PM  
Student Orientation:
Mon, March 24, 2025 5-7 PM West Valley College, FOX 120
 
For questions about College Advantage, contact your School Counselor or Erin Reyes at [email protected].