College Planning Information

This website includes considerable information to assist in your college planning efforts, most of which can be found on the Academics Menu (on the College Planning Submenu). You can access these items from the available menu, or by clicking on the item name below.

The following information will assist you in determing the proper courses to take at Santa Cruz High to prepare for college:

Graduation Requirements: A summary of courses and credits required for graduation from Santa Cruz High School.

Four Year Plan: Recommended course guideline for high school years, dependent on plans beyond high school. Suggested coursework is offered for students planning for community college transfer, general college admissions and the most competitive college admissions.

A-G Requirements: A list of classes offered at SCHS that meet the “a-g” requirements of the University of California.

Course Catalog: A complete listing of courses offered at SCHS. The listing provides a general description of each course, along with required pre-requisites and workload estimates.

The following information will assist in the college application and selection process, as well as proivde tips for a smooth transition to college life:

Monthly Planner: A calendar of planning activities that should be undertaken to prepare for the college application process. The plan outlines activities that should be considered in each year of high school, and provides the month in which the activity is typically completed.

Entrance Exams: Information about the tests required for college entrance, links to the College Board Website and the current year's testing schedule.

College Search: Information to assist students in searching for colleges of interest. The page provides summaries of different college systems with links to colleges commonly pursued by Santa Cruz High Students.

College Visits: Information to assist students in planning visits to colleges of interest, as well as a list of scheduled Santa Cruz High College Rep Visits.

College Application Tips: Tips for filling out college applications and ensuring you have all the information you need.

Financial Aid Information: Information on obtaining Financial Aid. This page includes links to a continuously updated list of scholarships available to students.

Transcript Request Form: Access to a form to request that transcripts be sent to specified colleges.

College Life Tips: Tips for a smooth transition to college life.