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College Night is an opportunity for high school students and their parents to meet with representatives from approximately 80 colleges, universities and trade schools to learn more about their campuses and educational programs. Students can learn more about acceptance requirements, degree programs offered and other valuable information to get them prepared for the next steps in their future journey.

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Attendees will also have the option of attending informational breakout sessions on topics such as University of California and California State University admissions, financial aid, scholarship opportunities, and college and career planning.

The week of the event, students can download the Helpful Hints flyer which will aid them in asking the right questions when talking to the representatives at the event. Additionally, they will be able to download the College Night Planning Guide which is full of important information on planning for college in high school.                  

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2025 College Night Scholarship Winners

Diego Medina Gutierrez, El Diamante High School, Visalia

Diego Medina-Gutierrez has committed to attend Stanford University in the fall as a Public Policy major. Diego's academic record is truly outstanding, earning the title of El Diamante High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian. He has also been recognized as a College Board AP Scholar with Distinction in addition to numerous other honors.

Diego Medina GutierrezDiego's journey is marked by extensive leadership and a commitment to serving his community. He has held numerous leadership positions, including ASB President, Visalia Unified Board Elected Student Representative, CSF President, and Key Club Vice President. He is driven by his background and the desire to uplift his community, aspiring to become an Immigration Attorney. His experience managing family responsibilities has prepared him to be an efficient leader and a voice for his community.
 
College Night played a significant role in preparing Diego for his pursuit of higher education. As a first-generation college student, he initially felt lost regarding the application process and his options after high school. Attending College Night in 2023 helped him envision his life as a college student, understand the steps to create a competitive application, research schools, and learn about financial aid. The resources available at College Night showed him that he was on the right track and academically prepared. His participation in the 2024 College Night further helped him narrow down his choices. He credits College Night with enabling him to gain admission into his dream schools.

Grace Yates, El Diamante High School, Visalia

Grace Yates will attend Fresno State University through the Smittcamp Honors College to study Biochemistry. Grace is at the top of her class at El Diamante High School. She aspires to become a Physician, aiming to serve the Central Valley community. Grace has received academic honors such as being an AP Scholar with Distinction, a PSAT / NMSQT Commended Scholar, and receiving the Visalia Unified Achievement Award in Science.
 
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Grace has served as ASB Vice President, CSF Treasurer, Key Club Vice President, and Captain of the El Diamante Soccer Team. Her commitment to her future career is highlighted by her participation in the UCSF Fresno Summer Biomedical Internship and volunteering at Kaweah Health. Grace characterizes herself as being "scrappy and hungry," using these qualities to overcome challenges and achieve goals both in sports and academics.
 
College Night was instrumental in shaping Grace's college application journey. As she describes, College Night expanded her college search, introducing her to private institutions like Cal Lutheran, which she hadn't previously considered. College Night helped her understand what UC’s look for in applicants by explaining the 13 factors of comprehensive review. This knowledge allowed her to tailor her UC application, highlighting relevant experiences and strengths, which she credits with her acceptance to 7 of the 8 UC campuses she applied to. Grace notes that College Night provided her with invaluable opportunities and advice throughout her college application season.
Event Details:

September 9, 2025
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Visalia Convention Center, Visalia

Event Resources:
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Event Contacts:

Student Event Coordinator
(559) 651-0565

William (Bill) Davis

Administrator of College and Career Readiness

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