Applying to College

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

SDA 23-24 School Profile .pdf

School Profile 2023-2024

SDA FAQ

SDA FAQ 2023

Fall 2023 College Information for 12th Grade Students

Fall 2023

College Information

SDUHSD Financial Aid Night 2023.pdf

SDUHSD Financial Aid Night

12-12-23 @ 5PM

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

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.

MiraCosta Application and Enrollment Steps
Click Here to Schedule a Meeting with SDA's MiraCosta Ambassador - Available Thursdays 9am-12pm in the Mustang Commons
Benefits of Attending Community College
Community Colleges in California
Community Colleges with Dorms in California

CSU - California State University

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.

Our MiraCosta Ambassador, Yacir Romero Ocampo is now available Thursdays from 9am-12pm in the Mustang Commons! Click Here to schedule an appointment.

SDA MiraCosta Ambassador Flyer Yacir.pdf

2023-2024 Events

Check out the SDUHSD College & Career Planning Events & Opportunities Calendar, the SDUHSD Fall 2023 College Application Workshop Flyer, and the 22-23 College Bound Workshop Flyer

August 29 Back to School Night Parent Presentations by Grade Level
August 30 Cal-SOAP presents "Financial Aid 101" (Presentation) (Recording)
September 6 Senior Audit in-class Presentations
September 11 SDUHSD presents "Understanding Early College Application Deadlines and Options" Webinar at 5pm (Recording) (Presentation)
September 13 College Bound presents "UC PIQs & College Application Essays" Webinar 6-7pm
September 16 Cal-SOAP presents "Senior Jumpstart," a free college and career exploration event for high school seniors and families at San Diego City College - 1313 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101 from 8:30am-12PM
September 19 SDUHSD presents "Find Your College FIT & Building Your College List" Webinar at 5pm (Recording) (Presentation)
September 23 Cal-SOAP presents "Senior Jumpstart," a free college and career exploration event for high school seniors and families at San Diego City College - 1313 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101 from 8:30am-12PM
September 26 SDUHSD presents "University of California (UC) Personal Insight Question and Major Choice" Webinar at 5pm (Recording) (Presentation)
October 12 SDUHSD presents "California State University (CSU) Campus Options Webinar at 5pm (Recording) (Presentation)
October 18 College Bound presents "UC & CSU Admissions" Webinar at 6pm (Register Here)
December 12 SDUHSD presents Financial Aid Night Webinar at 5pm (Register Here)

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, 2023

Regular Decision Deadline - October 27, 2023

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

FAFSA support opportunities.pdf

FAFSA/CADAA Support Opportunities

Senior Presentation

This presentation 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.

Counselors presented this information on September 6th. This presentation will be shared with students and parents through the website, Weekly Newsletter, Google Classroom, and Counseling Calendar.

SDA Senior Audits 23/24

SDA FAQ

San Dieguito Academy - Counseling College/Career Planning Calendar

SDA College/Career Planner

Fall 2023 SDUHSD post secondary planner newsletter COMPLETE.pdf

SDUHSD Post-Secondary Planner

HOW DO I ORDER A TRANSCRIPT

Ordering Transcripts

Courses with College Credit- UC and CSU Application guidance

Dual Enrollment Class Info