Steps to Apply for 2026-2027

Middle College at Las Positas College (LPC) will accept applications for 70 juniors (Class of 2028) for the 2026-2027 academic year. Additionally, we may have limited openings in our senior cohort (Class of 2027). Only students currently enrolled within DUSD, LVJUSD, and PUSD are eligible to apply. Students must have completed geometry and cannot be credit deficient.

◯ Step 1) Attend One In-person Information Night at LPC

Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 6:00 – 7:30 PM Las Positas College, Mertes Center for the Arts, Building 4000
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 6:00 – 7:30 PM, Information Night in Spanish LPC Middle College Hub, Building 400

◯ Step 2) Submit Online MCHS Application  Available at bit.ly/MCHSapplication 

The application opens on Tuesday, January 13, and closes on Friday, February 13, at 4 PM.
Except for the parent/guardian recommendation, the Middle College application process should be completed by YOU, the student, not the parent/guardian. 

◯ Step 3) Complete Parent/Guardian Form Parent/Guardian Recommendation

bit.ly/MCHSparentguardianrec This is the one part of the application to be completed by the parent/guardian. 

◯ Step 4) Request Five Recommendations from Your Home High School

You, as the student, not your parent/guardian, should contact the school staff to request the recommendations and share the recommendation form link or bitlys. All recommendations must be submitted by Friday, February 20th. References will be verified. Students will be assigned an MC Application Number to track completed recommendations at bit.ly/MCrectracker. 

▢ Online Administrator Recommendation  (current administrator) bit.ly/MCHSadminrec

You can refer to your home school website to find your assigned administrator. This is usually a vice-principal. 

▢ Online Counselor Recommendation (home HS counselor) bit.ly/MCHScounselorrec 

You can refer to your home school website to find your assigned counselor. 

▢ Online Teacher Choice Recommendation (student choice) bit.ly/MCHSteacherrec

You can select a current or recent high school teacher. This teacher should know you well and be able to speak to your potential academic success in the Middle College program. 

▢ Online Math Teacher Recommendation (current math teacher) bit.ly/MCHSmathrec

This must be your current math teacher. If you are not currently enrolled in a math course, you must contact your most recent math teacher.

▢ Online English Teacher Recommendation (current English teacher) bit.ly/MCHSEnglishrec

This must be your current English teacher. 

◯ Step 5) Attend the mandatory LPC Saturday Student Application Orientation,  February 21st, 9  – 11:30 AM

The event is designed to offer you the opportunity to meet the MC staff and other applicants while learning more about the program and experiencing the LPC campus. While this is a mandatory, student-only event, we understand there are valid reasons for absence, including extra-curricular or religious obligations. If you are unable to attend, you must contact Amy Brown in advance at abrown@tvrop.org, and any missing information will be provided.

◯ Step 6) Complete the Student Interview 

If your application is complete and eligible, you will be invited to a Middle College Interview with MC, LPC, and district staff at your home high school. We will share more details about the interview at the Saturday Orientation.

Questions? Q&A and Application Support on Zoom Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Link at bit.ly/MCzoomlink or Contact Amy Brown abrown@tvrop.org  Info Night slide deck linked at bit.ly/MCinfonight

 

✓ Students will be emailed admission decisions by April 1st, 2026.

Application & Recommendation Tips!

Start early! Do not wait for the last minute!

STUDENTS should initiate the request, not the parents/guardians, siblings, pets, etc.

Counselors, teachers and/or administrators may want to meet with you. For some, an email request is appropriate. Make sure you include the correct link and/or bit.ly!

When asking your teacher, admin, or counselor for a recommendation…
Be professional and appreciative.
Share the bit.ly or link directly.
Include the deadline they are due.
Optional: Share a bit about why you want to attend.

How do I know who my administrator and/or counselor is?
Check the home school website.
You can always ask in the office.

How do I know if a recommendation has been completed?
You will be given an MC application number when you apply and you will be able to check this document here or bit.ly/MCrectracker to monitor the completion of recommendations. ˆPlease note this document will be available once the application opens and is updated every few days. Thanks for your patience!