QUICK LINKS

If it is a Wednesday from 1-3 pm you can be taken directly to the Zoom meeting room using this link: bit.ly/ECHSww

If you believe in-person support would be beneficial to you, please fill out this form: bit.ly/EC_appsupport

College & Career Center

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The College & Career Center is a great place to get FREE assistance for college and career planning for all ECHS students. Open daily during normal school hours.

Students are encouraged to (virtually) visit the College & Career Center either by attending drop-in Zoom hours every Wednesday from 1:00-3:00 pm, or by making an appointment. Parents are also welcome to call, email or make an appointment to get all of your questions answered. We are here to help make planning for life after high school a little easier!

For additional information contact: Caitlin Degrafft, Career Guidance Tech

COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING: Explore colleges and career options. Learn about the pathways you can take to land your dream job.

Go to College & Career Planning

COLLEGE ATHLETICS: If you've had a successful athletic career in high school and are hoping to play your sport in college, there are two avenues...

Go to College Athletics

COLLEGE VISITS AND OTHER PRESENTATIONS: Sign up to meet with college admission reps or view other college and career related workshops and presentations.

Go to College Visits/Presentations

FINANCIAL AID: Learn about FAFSA and the CA Dream Act, scholarship opportunities, grants and fee waivers.

Go to Financial Aid

JOB RESOURCES: Here you'll find resources for finding a job while in high school, including a job board of local employers who are hiring, work permit information, and tips for resume writing, cover letters and interview strategies.

Go to Job Resources

MILITARY RESOURCES: Interested in joining the military? Connect with recruiters, sign up and prepare for the ASVAB. Part of a military family? Take advantage of free tutoring and other financial aid offered by the military.

Go to Military Resources

SAT & ACT TESTING INFO: Most four-year colleges and universities require students to submit scores from either the SAT or ACT. View test dates, cost and see how you can prepare to do your best!

Go to SAT & ACT Testing Info

UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT RESOURCE CENTER: Many people think because they are undocumented that they can't get financial aid for college and this is not true! There are some great resources for students who are undocumented, DACA or TPS.

Go to Undocumented Student Resource Center

Support Programs Available in the College & Career Center

CSUSM TRIO Talent Search Program is a FREE academic preparation program designed to assist 9th – 12th grade students in developing the skills necessary to ensure academic success. TRIO TS seeks to identify and assist students who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The goal of TRIO TS is to encourage our TRIO participants at Oceanside and El Camino High School to graduate from high school, enroll in and complete their postsecondary education.

View the TRIO TS Program website!

If you are interested in joining TRIO TS, please complete this form.

For more information, please contact:

Brenda Aguilar, Program Coordinator

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MiraCosta College Student Ambassadors are now available to meet with students virtually! As college mentors, these students provide valuable insight and guidance specific to attending a community college.

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For more information, please contact:

Jonathan Gomez, Coordinator

The Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is a federally funded initiative administered by the United States Department of Education. GEAR UP is a seven year grant awarded to MiraCosta College to work with Oceanside Unified School District to serve the students who started the program at Chavez, Martin Luther King, Jefferson and Lincoln Middle Schools. The GEAR UP Grant will follow these students to El Camino High School and Oceanside High School and will continue to serve all students in these two high schools (Class of 2024 and 2025). The GEAR UP program offers a variety of supportive services like in-class tutoring and after-class tutoring. We also provide field trips, college visits, and industry sector visits for interested students. In addition to that, we feature college/career counseling and student/parent workshops.

View the GEAR UP Program website!

For more information, please contact:

Ismariceli Antonio Rios, Coordinator