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How to Request a School Report, Letter of Recommendation, or Transcript
How to Request a School Report, Letter of Recommendation, or Transcript
Always request a recommendation in person FIRST. You must get confirmation that your recommender agrees to provide a letter of rec for you before requesting them to be a recommender electronically.
Review the FERPA Checklist
Complete the Brag Packet and submit it to your recommenders via email with your name in the subject line.
Submit a completed printed FERPA form that includes your final list of colleges (with deadlines) for which your are requesting a letter of recommendation or evaluation to each recommender.
No information can be released without a signed FERPA on file.
You must also include any required paper forms with stamped, addressed envelopes for non-Common Application colleges or scholarships that are not electronically submitted.
Check out the Letter of Recommendation Request Guide for more information.
Deadlines for Requesting a Letter of Rec:
Deadlines for Requesting a Letter of Rec:
Early Admission (dates in October or November) - 9/25/25
Early Admission (dates in October or November) - 9/25/25
Regular Admission - 10/24/25
Regular Admission - 10/24/25
*Please note the Counseling department will not accept any FERPAs until after Senior Presentations on 9/3-9/4 for students with deadlines in October or later
Brag Packet 2022Brag Packet
CCA FERPA.pdfFERPA Form
FERPA Checklist.pdfFERPA Checklist
CCA College App FAQs.pdf2025 - 2026
College App FAQs
Senior Presentations
Senior Presentations
This presentation was delivered to senior students in second period classes 9/3/25 and 9/4/25. Presented to parents in the Proscenium theatre on 9/4/25 at 6:00.
This presentation includes information to help seniors navigate the college application process, including finalizing a balanced college list, college application types, benefits and drawbacks of early applications, college essay guidance, tips and resources, as well as how to request Secondary School Reports, Letters of Recommendation, and Transcripts.
2025-2026 College Application Support Events
2025-2026 College Application Support Events
9/3-9/4 Second Period Senior Presentations (parent presentation will be evening of 9/4)9/10 5:00 UC Admissions Panel (virtual SDUHSD webinar) 9/17 5:00 Applying to Out of State + Private Campuses (virtual SDUHSD webinar) 9/9 5:30-6:30 Supporting Your Senior in the College Admissions Process (parent-only event)9/23 2:30-3:30 Common Application Workshop10/8 5:00 SDUHSD Virtual Financial Aid Night (virtual SDUHSD webinar)10/22 5:00 Future Ready: Mapping Your Career Journey (virtual SDUHSD webinar)11/6 2:00-2:45 UC Application Workshop11/6 2:55-3:30 CSU Application WorkshopSpring TBD MiraCosta College Application/Assessment Workshop (Late Start)Spring TBD MiraCosta College Orientation/First Semester Planning Workshop (Late Start)
All CCA events are student-only unless indicated as a parent event
Click on the College Visit page for CCA-hosted info session information and refer to college websites for updated admission information.
***Click here for more information on the SDUHSD Virtual College Admissions Presentations for fall 2025! All presentations will be recorded and posted to the SDUHSD College and Career website.
Interested in attending a college visit?
Interested in attending a college visit?
Information on all college visits, with links to the sign-up passes, can be found on the College Visits page. Fall college visits are reserved for 12th-grade students only, but will open up to juniors in the spring. In order to attend a visit, fill out the linked Google form for the visit you would like to attend and obtain permission from your teacher in advance. The Google form will be your pass in order to attend the visit.
CCA Senior College Application Monthly Calendar 2025-2026.pdfEarly College Credit
Early College Credit
CCA students have the option of taking specific high school courses which count for college credit. Click HERE to understand the difference between "Articulation," "Dual-Enrollment," and "Concurrent Enrollment" courses.
Please see the 2025-2026 College App FAQ for more information specific to Calc 3 / Linear Algebra and Biotechnology.
UC guidance on reporting dual enrollment coursework
CSU guidance on reporting dual enrollment coursework
Common App Resources
Common App Resources
UC Application Resources
UC Application Resources
UC Application Highlighted Course List for Class of 2026.pdfReporting CCA Coursework on the UC Application
Presenting yourself on the UC Application First Year.pdfPresenting Yourself on the UC Application
Reporting Non-Traditional Coursework on the UC Application 2023-2024.pdfReporting Non-Traditional Coursework on the UC Application
PIQ Guide.pdfUC Personal Insight Questions (PIQ) Worksheet
CSU Application Resources
CSU Application Resources
CSU Application Guide 25-26.pdfCSU Application FAQs
Scholarship/Program Nominations
Scholarship/Program Nominations
Students interested in a scholarship or program requiring a school nomination should contact their counselor to indicate their interest at least four weeks prior to the earliest program deadline (not including school breaks). Students may be asked to submit materials or information detailing their interest and fit in the program. CCA may not be able to nominate students who express interest less than four weeks in advance. CCA will not nominate students for programs or scholarships where student self-nomination is possible.
Please check out the SDUHSD 9-12 College and Career page for more information and updates on resources for college and career planning during high school.
Please check out the SDUHSD 9-12 College and Career page for more information and updates on resources for college and career planning during high school.
Canyon Crest Academy.pdfMira Costa Information
Mira Costa Information
Community College is a great option for many students. Visiting a community college can help students understand resources and options to determine if it is a fit for them. Each year we have a Mira Costa Ambassador visit CCA weekly to meet with students. As a current student themselves, they're a great resource on the student perspective of applying to and attending Mira Costa. Please contact your counselor if interested in speaking to our Mira Costa Ambassador and check our Mira Costa's website for more information.
Spring 2026 Events for Seniors:
Spring 2026 Events for Seniors:
Mira Costa Application/Registration Workshop: TBD
MCC Outreach staff will be available to walk students through the application processes and ensure that the application is completed correctly. The workshop will cover how to include high school transcript information in your application, which helps with course placement. Students should have their full social security number, a copy of their transcript (unofficial), and/or access to Aeries when completing the application. (Students who do not have a social security number can still apply).
Mira Costa Orientation & Course Selection Workshop: TBD
Students who attended the Application/Registration Workshop OR who applied to MCC online should attend the Orientation & Course Selection Workshop. At this workshop you will receive information about the tools available to you to choose classes, and you will select your first semester courses. You must have your SURF ID to attend the Orientation & Course Selection Workshop.
Interested in attending Mira Costa and transferring to a UC or other four-year university?
Mira Costa would like to invite high school seniors to meet their transfer team and learn how Mira Costa can be the bridge to their dream school. Check out any (or all!) of their virtual events, listed below, where students will learn about MCC’s UC Transfer Guarantee programs, transfer success data, scholarship opportunities, and more.
Transfer Express + virtual drop-ins for students to connect with Transfer Counselors
Speak to one of our Transfer Counselors during our Transfer Express+ zoom drop-ins!
Monday - 2:00 - 4:00
Tuesday - 3:30 - 5:30
Wednesday - 9:00 - 11:00
Transferring to a UC? Let’s Get Started! A UC-focused workshop led by counselor, Kristi Wish
Transfer 101 A workshop on transfer opportunities led by counselor, Jed Schlueter
Students can find these events through Mira Costa's Instagram @mcc.transfercenter, as well as their linktree
MCC UC Transfer Admissions Data.pdfMCC Online Application Walkthrough.pdfConsidering a different San Diego County community college? Check out the Community College Program Finder to see what each campus offers and find the best fit for you!
Considering a different San Diego County community college? Check out the Community College Program Finder to see what each campus offers and find the best fit for you!
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