College

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Westview AVID 4 Year College Acceptance Rates for AVID Seniors

c/o 2021 - 100%

c/o 2020 - 100%

c/o 2019 - 100%

westview avid senior standouts

The AVID Senior Standout scholarship has a top prize of $50,000 and is awarded to one outstanding senior from San Diego County who demonstrates top academics and embodies individual determination.


The AVID STEM Scholarship has a top prize of $10,000 awarded to two seniors from San Diego county who are entering a STEM area of study in college.

college admissions

A-G Requirements and 4 Year Planning

A-G Courses

A-G Courses are the required courses for admission to a UC or CSU school. Most private and out of state universities have similar, if not identical requirements. Click above to learn more about A-G courses.

admissions indexes

Colleges generally use either a comprehensive review or an academic index (GPA) to admit students. Click above to learn the difference and how each affect admissions.

sat & act

The SAT and ACT are standardized tests used for college admissions. As of 2020, the SAT and ACT are not required for UC and CSU admission. However, some out of state and private universities still require the tests. Click above to learn more.

Financial Aid

types of aid

Grants & Scholarships reward money for college that does not need to be paid back. Both are given out by public and private groups. Loans are money that does need to be paid back typically after the student graduates from college. Click above to learn more.

what parents can do

1) Know what your real income and assets are

2) Learn about the Financial Aid process

3) Know your EFC

Click above to learn more.

how it works

Filling out the FAFSA is how colleges will know that students want financial aid. Seniors can fill out the FAFSA in October and receive financial aid offers from colleges usually in April of their Senior year. Click above for a snapshot timeline.