College & Career
The college search is an educational process: a journey of self-discovery full of challenges, rewards, and responsibilities. During your time at Calvin Christian High School, you’ll work with your parents and our counselor to decide which college or university is the best match for you.
Calvin Christian High School intentionally does not call itself a college prep school due to a commitment to serve, regardless of ability, all students from Christian homes. However, over 97% of our graduating students matriculate to college. Typically, over 80% of the graduates enroll directly in a 4-year school, and approximately 60% attend Christian colleges. Graduates are very successful in receiving admittance and scholarships to some of the best schools around the country. For a list of colleges and universities attended by recent Calvin Christian High School graduates, please follow this link.
The college and career counseling office coordinates programs appropriate for all high school students and their parents. Lisa Smits, College and Career Counselor for CCHS, is available to answer questions and provide assistance. She can be reached at 760-489-6430 or at [email protected].
Resources
College Search / Information
College Searches
Christian Colleges
UC/CSU Schools
www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search
www.nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
www.collegedata.com
www.collegecompletion.chronicle.com
Christian Colleges – www.myblueprintstory.com
California Colleges – www.californiacolleges.edu
Universities of California information – www.universityofcalifornia.edu
California State University information – www.calstate.edu
Schools recognized for quality learning environments – www.ctcl.org; collegesofdistinction.com
Western Undergraduate Exchange (Western colleges with reduced tuition for California residents) – www.wiche.edu/wue
Testing
ACT & SAT INFORMATIONACT/SAT for SeniorsACT/SAT for JuniorsACT/SAT for SophomoresACT Prep MaterialsACT PracticeSAT Prep MaterialsSAT PracticeColleges Recommending/ Requiring ACT Writing TestColleges Recommending/ Requiring SAT EssayColleges Recommending/ Requiring SAT Subject Tests
SAT Test Preparation/Practice Tests (free) – www.khanacademy.org; sat.collegeboard.org/practice
ACT Test Preparation/Practice Tests (free) – academy.act.org; www.number2.com
List of colleges requiring the ACT Writing test – actapps.act.org/writPrefRM
List of colleges requiring the SAT Essay – collegereadiness.collegeboard.org
List of colleges requiring SAT Subject Tests– www.compassprep.com
UC schools recommending SAT Subject Tests– universityofcalifornia.edu
Financial Planning
Tips and StrategiesScholarshipsScams
Financial Aid
www.studentaid.ed.gov
www.ed.gov/finaid
Scholarship Search
www.scholarships.com
www.salliemae.com
www.goodcall.com
Local scholarships – www.sdfoundation.org
College Majors
Choosing a major – www.mymajors.com; www.jobsearchintelligence.com
College majors information – www.udel.edu/CSC/mrk.html; www.princetonreview.com/Majors
Acceptances
Calvin Christian High School grads are successful in receiving admittance and scholarships to some of the best schools around the country. The majority of our graduates are accepted to their college of choice. Over 60% make the choice to continue their Christian education at the college level. To see where our students are going to college, click HERE.
