Applying to College

Community College applications take place in the spring of Senior year. Go to the specific colleges' websites for details in terms of deadlines and application process. Students must be 18 years old or have a high school diploma to apply. Community Colleges do not require standardized tests such as the SAT/ACT/Subject Tests. Some colleges do require students to take an English and/or Math placement test(s). You'll want to check the website for the college you are applying to for more information. 

• MiraCosta Application and Enrollment Steps

• Benefits of Attending Community College

• Community Colleges in California 

• Community Colleges with Dorms in California

• View Campuses Accepting Applications

• Application Helpful Hints Handout - Class of 2025 

• Freshmen Application Guide 2024-2025

• A-G Requirements

  • A-G List for SDA

• Apply Online 

• Explore Campuses

• Fee Waiver Checklist 

• Application Helpful Hints Handout - Class of 2025

• Tips from the UC - Filling Out the Application

• A-G Requirements

  • A-G List for SDA

• Apply Online

• Essay Prompts - the Personal Insight Questions

• Writing Lab available for help with Personal Insight Questions

• Explore Campuses

• Fourteen Factors in Comprehensive Review

• Application Helpful Hints Handout - Class of 2025

• Application Guide

• Apply Online

• Colleges that Use the Common App

• Writing Lab available for help with admissions essays

• Application Helpful Hints Handout - Class of 2025

• Coalition App FAQ's

• Coalition App Introduction

• How to create an account

• List of Colleges that use the Coalition App

• Writing Lab available for help with admissions essays