College & Career
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EXPLORE LIFE AFTER LINCOLN in 3 easy steps!
STEP 1: Share your interests and goals with your School Counselor! We can provide any updates, information on upcoming opportunities and more! You can watch Ricardo Marmalejo's virtual instruction series for an overview before diving in:
College 101 English Spanish (14 min)
Setting Goals English Spanish (16 min)
Financial Planning English Spanish (14 min)
STEP 2: Search CCGI for College and Career ideas using the links below. Identify your strengths and interests along with goals.
STEP 3: Check out your High School website for future classes that compliment those interests. Research ways to get involved and how to get the experience you need to make informed decisions about your future! Remember, your School Counselors are here to help so stay in communication with us throughout your process!
step 2: California Colleges (ccgi)!
California Colleges Guidance Initiative (CCGI) is a web-based tool that provides middle school students the opportunity to start exploring options after high school. Students can take career interest inventories, explore colleges and careers, identify strengths and learning styles, and much more!
Students, remember to sign in with Google using your @OSIDE.US email address!
The Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard are the armed forces of the United States. The Army National Guard and the Air National Guard are reserve components of their services and operate in part under state authority.
STEP 3: CHECK OUT YOUR FUTURE HIGH SCHOOL
Check out your future High School website for classes that compliment your goals and interests. Research ways to get involved and how to get the experience you need to make informed decisions about your future!
oceanside hs
el camino hs
surfside
GEAR UP: Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a federal partnership grant awarded to MiraCosta College to partner with OUSD at El Camino and Oceanside High Schools to increase long-term career and post secondary success for students.
GEAR UP for College Summer Program
DUAL ENROLLMENT: Earn college credit during high school!
Students attending Grades 9th - 12th at El Camino, Oceanside, and Surfside are eligible to take dual enrollment courses offered by MiraCosta College. Students earn both high school credits meeting A-G requirements and college credits towards certificates, degrees, and university transfer. Learn more HERE!
