Applying to College

Check out the SDUHSD College and Career page for information and updates.

Completing the applications

Community 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.

CSU - California State University

SDA Senior Audits 24/25

24/25 Senior Presentation

Counselors are presenting the Senior Audit to all 12th graders on September 5th and 6th, 2024 in senior English classes and in the Mustang Commons for those who have English in the spring. This presentation will be shared with students and parents through the website, Weekly Newsletter, Google Classroom, and Counseling Calendar.

The Senior Audit includes information making sure all students meet high school graduation requirements, post-high school plans, resources on how to apply to college, getting letters of recommendation, financial aid, and more.

2023-24 Letter of Rec Directions

Counselor Letter of Recommendation

Carefully review the document to the left that lets you know the steps necessary to obtain a counselor letter of recommendation. Connect with your counselor in person to request a counselor letter of recommendation. Once they agree, complete the 1) FERPA: Permission to Release Educational Records and Information 2) Letter of Recommendation Survey. Send those two completed items and any additional necessary information to your counselor by the appropriate deadline.

Early Decision/Action Deadline - September 12, 2024

Regular Decision Deadline - October 28, 2024

It is important to note that counselors cannot send academic information (including transcripts or letters of recommendation) without a completed FERPA on file.

2024-2025 Events

More coming soon!

Check out the SDUHSD College & Career Planning Events & Opportunities Calendar

August 27 Back to School Night Parent Presentations by Grade Level. View the presentations here!
September 4 UC/CSU Admissions Update Webinar presented by at CSUSM & UCSD at 5pm. (Presentation) (Recording)
September 5 Senior Audit presented by SDA Counselors in 12th grade English Classes and the Mustang Commons (for those who have English in the spring). Presentation available soon!
September 17 Applying to Out of State + Private Campuses presented by SDUHSD Counselors, University of Utah, and others at 5pm. Click here to register!
September 24 Test Optional or Test Required? Understanding College Admission Testing Policies presented by SDUHSD Counselors. Registration coming soon!
October 3 Thriving in Transition: A Positive Pathway to College Success presented by SDUHSD Counselor and Hampden Sydney College at 5pm. Click here to register!
October 22 Community College Opportunities + Career Programs presented by MiraCosta College (Admissions Career Education, & TCI Program at 5pm. Click here to register!
December 4 SDUHSD Financial Aid Night presented by USD, CSU, UC, and MiraCosta College. More information coming soon!

MiraCosta Community College

For more information about MiraCosta and the resources they offer please view the MiraCosta page of our website or visit MiraCosta College's website.

For more information about FAFSA/CADAA and paying for college, visit our Paying for College page!

San Dieguito Academy - Counseling College/Career Planning Calendar

SDA College/Career Planner

HOW DO I ORDER A TRANSCRIPT

Ordering Transcripts

SDUHSD Reporting ECC on College Applications (1).pdf