SAT AND ACT TESTING INFORMATION
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Parent Tutorial - Understanding PSAT Results
*SAT and ACT Fee Waivers are available for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch. Please see your Counselor for your waiver.
SAT/ACT TEST PREPARATIONKahn Academy - FREE SAT Online test preparation that links to your individual PSAT results.
Think! Knowledge (fee) - www.think-knowledge.com/ - Small group SAT prep in Eastlake
All LOCAL COLLEGES have ongoing SAT/ACT Prep programs. Contact each school for more details.
Kaplan (fee)- a variety of prep options—all tailored to you!
Princeton Review (fee)- Expert strategy, adaptive online learning tools, and on-demand support.
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
California State University (CSU) Application
There are 23 campuses in the CSU System from as far south as San Diego State University to Humboldt State in northern California.
Application filing period: October 1st - November 30th
https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/Pages/default.aspx
Admission requirements:
https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/freshman/getting_into_the_csu/Pages/admission-requirements.aspx
Explore the campuses:
https://www2.calstate.edu/attend/campuses/campus-match/Pages/default.aspx
Cal State Application Fee Waiver Checklist
CSU GPA calculation worksheet for your reference, click HERE to calculate your CSU GPA.
*Please note: All Compact for Success students interested in attending SDSU must submit a college application during the application period in their senior year.
Application filing period: October 1st - November 30th.
University of California (UC) Application Apply Online: November 1 -30
Application filing period: November 1st - 30th (You can begin working on your application starting on August 1st) https://apply.universityofcalifornia.edu/my-application/login
UC Application tutorial available: Presenting Yourself on the University of California Application
Calculate your UC GPA, click HERE for a UC GPA calculation worksheet
Admissions requirements:
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission-requirements/freshman-requirements/
Campus and majors:
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/campuses-majors/
More than 450 private colleges and universities have at least one thing in common: The Common Application.
Visit online at www.commonapp.org for a complete list of participating colleges and universities.
NACAC - COLLEGE FAIRS - VIRTUAL
Meet with College Admissions Representatives from all over the United States
Sunday, September 10, 2023, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Register Here
Sunday, October 15, 2023, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Register Here
Sunday, November 12, 2023, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Register Here
Go to NACAC website to sign up: https://virtualcollegefairs.org/events
WUE - WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE
Thinking about going to a college or university out of the state? Look at this website to see if the college you are interested in qualifies for WUE. WUE is America's largest regional interstate tuition savings program.
Learn more:
https://www.wiche.edu/tuition-savings/wue/for-students/
Find the college that qualify:
https://www.wiche.edu/tuition-savings/wue/wue-savings-finder/
Serving approximately 20,000 students every semester, Southwestern College offers more than 320 associate degree and certificate options.
SWC California College and Career Access Pathways Program (CCAP)
For students enrolled in SWC courses: Health, etc.
STEP TWO: COMPLETE THE SWC REGISTRATION: Complete the SWC College Registration (Apply for Credit courses- you will be redirected to the CCC Apply website). After 1-2 business days you will receive an email with your SWC ID and instructions on how to create your MySWC account.
STEP THREE: COMPLETE YOUR SWC APPLICATION: Once you receive the email with your SWC ID complete the SWC application.
STEP FOUR: COMPLETE THE CCAP STUDENT AGREEMENT FORM *The CCAP Student agreement form needs to be signed by both the student and the parent/guardian. A separate email will be sent to the parent/guardian for signature.
STEP FIVE: For updates on your registration or to get help with your application please visit the SWC Application Support Zoom Lobby
*Make sure you use the "ZOOM" lobby for assistance. Your counselor does not have access to your registration status. You need to reach out directly to SWC via the outreach zoom lobby.
SWC Courses Taken Off Campus
SWC Application Support Zoom Lobby *Make sure you use the zoom lobby for assistance
The California Community Colleges system consists of 114 colleges, with a large number of additional campus centers and classrooms throughout the state. The colleges are spread over a wide range of geography, from mountains to coasts, and rural regions to big cities. Each college offers a diverse array of educational programs, with specializations that reflect the unique character of the local region.
Explore this website to find any community college in California and what programs they offer:
https://www.cccco.edu/
Application: https://www.cccapply.org/en/apply
CA Promise Grant- The San Diego Promise is a two-year completion program for recent high school graduates enrolled full-time (12 units per semester during Fall and Spring). The program provides up to two years of free tuition to eligible students.
Find out more information here