Applying to College

Career: Post Secondary Planning
Continuing your education/career training takes careful planning and preparation.  Here are the most common options for post secondary education.  Entrance requirements vary.  You should become familiar with all of your options.

Handout from Jan. 26 DV Sr High Presentation to Juniors on Applying to College

Da Vinci High School Student Information Packet for Letters of Recommendation

College Information Links/Resources: 

Community Colleges                www.cccco.edu    www.losrios.edu

California State Universities      www.csumentor.edu

University of California

Private Colleges:  Students applying to private college will usually need letters of recommendation.  They may ask two Da Vinci teachers and the counselor, who will complete the secondary school report.  Complete the attached letter of recommendation packet and submit it to your teachers and counselor.

Many use the common application, a single application for all of the colleges.   https://www.commonapp.org

Financial aid:   California Student Aid Commission Website