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About Middle College
Middle College is an exciting opportunity for motivated students from all five Sequoia Union High School District comprehensive high schools — Carlmont, Menlo-Atherton, Sequoia, Woodside, and East Palo Alto Academy — to begin their college journey while still in high school.
Middle College is an exciting opportunity for motivated students from all five Sequoia Union High School District comprehensive high schools — Carlmont, Menlo-Atherton, Sequoia, Woodside, and East Palo Alto Academy — to begin their college journey while still in high school.
Who Should Apply?
Middle College is a great fit for independent, self-motivated students who are ready for a new kind of learning experience. If you’re looking to:
Middle College is a great fit for independent, self-motivated students who are ready for a new kind of learning experience. If you’re looking to:
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Earn up to a year of college credit while completing high school
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Learn in a smaller, more supportive environment
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Take challenging and engaging college-level courses
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Enjoy a flexible schedule
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Prepare for a smooth and confident transition to college life
…then Middle College could be the perfect place for you!
Follow these 5 steps to apply
Follow these 5 steps to apply![]()
Step 1: Attend an Information Meeting
Come to one of our information meetings to find out more:
Location :SUHSD District Office Birch Room
480 James Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062 (unless otherwise specified)
- Thursday, January 22, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, March 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Step 2: Complete the Middle College Application
The Middle College Application for Fall 2026 opens on Monday, November 3rd!
Students and their parents or guardians are encouraged to complete the application together.
Step 3: Complete the Cañada College Application online
All students must complete the college application. Submitting the application will generate your College ID (G-number), which you’ll need for everything at the college. Once your college application and class registration are complete, you’ll also receive a college email address—this is how the college will communicate with you.
When filling out the application, be sure to select “Fall” as the term you’re applying for.
Step 4: Submit a writing sample
Writing Sample Requirement
We’d love to get to know you better! All applicants must submit a 1–2 page, double-spaced writing sample. This helps us learn about who you are as a student and see your writing skills in action.
Topic:
Successful Middle College students are independent, motivated, and hardworking. They don’t give up when faced with challenges, they ask for help when needed, and they manage their time effectively.
Successful Middle College students are independent, motivated, and hardworking. They don’t give up when faced with challenges, they ask for help when needed, and they manage their time effectively.
Prompt:
Describe a time when you demonstrated resilience, persistence, maturity, and self-direction.
Describe a time when you demonstrated resilience, persistence, maturity, and self-direction.
Please email your essay as a PDF attachment to canadamiddlecollege@smccd.edu.
Do not mail or fax your writing sample.
Do not mail or fax your writing sample.
Step 5: Recommendation Letters
MC requires 3 letters of recommendation:1 School Counselor Recommendation and 2 Teacher Recommendations. The teacher recommendations should preferably be from your CURRENT math and English teachers.
Please send these forms to your counselor and teachers so they can complete your recommendations:
Applicants not currently enrolled in a SUHSD school must also provide the most recent copy of their high school transcript and attendance report. Please email these documents to canadamiddlecollege@smccd.edu
