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2022-2023  collegE  &  military  presentations  

​View CALENDAR of colleges and military presentations that will be visiting Eastlake this year. All presentations are currently virtual.  To attend, please review the calendar and click on the hyperlink of the college or military visit you wish to attend.

​Senior Calendar  of  C0llege-Related  Activities

College Application check-off list! Follow this monthly timeline for tips, events, and deadlines that will walk you through every step of the college application process. 

sat  and  act  testing  information


​REGISTER here:
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​- SAT*

- ACT*

PSAT SCORE REPORT:   CLICK hERE ​

 PSAT Parent Presentation  : Click here 

      Parent Tutorial: Understanding PSAT Results
  • English
  • Spanish
*SAT and ACT fee waivers are available for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch. Please see Ms. Niemeyer in the Counseling Center for your waiver.

sat/act  test  preparation

Kahn 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 
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All LOCAL COLLEGES all have ongoing SAT/ACT Prep programs. Contact each school for more details.
  • SDSU Programs
  • UCSD Programs
  • USD Programs 
  • SWC programs
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​Kaplan (fee)- variety of prep options—all tailored to you!

​Princeton Review (fee)- Expert strategy, adaptive online learning tools, and on-demand support.


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​College  Applications

california  state  univeristies

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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
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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

https://www2.calstate.edu/attend/campuses/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.




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university  of  california  (UC) schools

​University of California (UC) Application Apply Online: November 1 -30 
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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/


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Private  and  Out  of  State  Universities


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.
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NACAC -- COLLEGE FAIRS
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.
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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/
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Southwestern  College

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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 taken at Eastlake High School (Spring 2022: Art 104, PD 100, AJ 111) 
  • Step One: All students complete the CCAP Questionnaire and a CCAP Orientation
  • Southwestern College Registration & Application 
  • Step Two: CCAP Student Agreement Form
  • ​SWC Application Support Zoom Lobby * Application Support/ Registration Status/ Enrollment
  • SWC CCAP Process Flyer

SWC Courses Taken Off Campus (Requires High School Special Form)
  • ​High School Special Program (Complete Steps 1-4)
  • SWC Application Support Zoom Lobby  *Make sure you use the zoom lobby for assistance
  • SWC Admission Lobby- To Confirm SWC Registration Status/ Enrollment



ADDITIONAL  california  Community  colleges

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

compact  for  success

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Compact for Success is the Sweetwater District’s guaranteed admissions program to San Diego State University. Compact for Success students must meet specific performance expectations starting in grade nine and continuing through high school. Parents, students, educational, business and community partners work together to accomplish these program goals. The Compact for Success has been honored with a Golden Bell Award from the California School Boards Association and earned a Magna Award honorable mention from the American School Board Journal. For more information on the Compact for Success, call 619-691-5824.

SDSU Compact for Success Website
  • SDSU Parent Night Recorded Presentation ​
  • Compact for Success does not guarantee admission for the following majors: Nursing, Music, Dance, theater Performance.







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financial  aid  and  Scholarships 

  • SUHSD 2021-2022 Virtual Financial Aid Workshops:  A great resource for students & guardians
  • Scholarship Bulletin 2021-2022 
  • Additional Scholarship Search Websites​
  • FAFSA Application (October 1st - March 2nd)
  • FAFSA Next Steps (After applying) Presentation
  • Cal Grant/ CSAC account to review status with Cal Grant Awards
  • California Dream Act Application (October 1st - March 2nd)
  • Counselor presentation: Types of Financial Aid to Help Fund Your Child’s Post-Secondary Education
  • Directions to filling out the FAFSA
  • CSS Profile 
     


​Letters  of  Recommendation


  • Letters of recommendation may be required for Private Universities, Out-of-state colleges, scholarships and special programs
  • They are not required for UC/CSU schools
  • Students requiring a letter of recommendation for college will have to complete the Letters of Recommendation Info Sheet and turn it into your counselor
    • This gives teachers/counselors more insight into who you are
    • Give at least one month notice to counselors and teachers!

NCAA

NCAA Eligibility Center
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Eligibility Center for prospective student-athletes.  A prospective student-athlete is someone who is looking to participate in intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I or Division II institution in the future.
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Student must their counselor if they plan on participating in athletics in college. It is recommended that students complete an NCAA Eligibility Application by the end of sophomore year. 


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