MCHS CCC provides both students and parents with the best information on college choices and and admission requirements to aid in the application process.
The Mira Costa High School College and Career Center looks forward to working with you as you begin your journey of college selection and admission. Our goal is to make this process manageable and understandable for you and your family. We seek to provide both students and parents with the best information on college choices and admission requirements to aid in the application process. The College
08/04/2017
An interesting new CSU initiative to increase college graduation rates at all of the cal state and cal poly campuses.
Cal State University to drop math, English placement tests SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California State University’s 23 campuses are eliminating math and English placement exams for incoming freshman as part of broader changes aimed at increasing graduation rates.Chancellor Timothy P. White anno
07/04/2017
Great News!!
El Camino College, Loyola Marymount University to start transfer program El Camino students who meet GPA and unit requirements will be able to transfer into the liberal arts, business administration or communications and fine arts programs at LMU.
06/15/2017
Cal State University to guarantee qualified students a spot under California budget deal Students who qualify for admission with the California State University system but are turned away by one or more of its 23 campuses would be guaranteed a slot elsewhere under a proposed state budg…
06/07/2017
“For better or worse, social media has become an established factor in college admissions, and it’s more important than ever for applicants to make wise decisions,”
Harvard withdraws 10 acceptances for ‘offensive’ memes in private group chat One message called the hypothetical hanging of a Mexican child “piñata time.” Other messages quipped that abusing children was sexually arousing.
05/19/2017
Over 150 Juniors and their parents joined us for our Case Study and College Mini-Fair last night. A big thank you to the 21 different college admissions representatives that participated to make this another successful CCC event!
Visit the CCC calendar for all of our upcoming events- "Applying to College 101 Series" of workshops!
http://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/events/calendar/?id=d75171
05/01/2017
Looking for something to do this summer besides summer school? PTN is looking for students ages 15 and older to volunteer as a Camper “Buddy” or Activities Assistant for Camp Escapades 2017! Camp Escapades is PTN’s annual summer day camp for children with developmental concerns and their siblings.
vr2.verticalresponse.com PTN is looking for students ages 15 and older to volunteer as a Camper “Buddy” or Activities Assistant for Camp Escapades 2017! Camp Escapades is PTN’s annual summer day camp for children with developmental concerns and their siblings. Why volunteer at Camp Escapades?
04/03/2017
FYI!
If you have not submitted your FAFSA yet, the "Data Retrieval Tool" has been temporarily shut down so you will have to input your tax information on your own.
FAFSA Tool Won't Be Fixed Until Fall, Feds Say The Internal Revenue Service and Education Department announced earlier this month that a tool for helping students apply for federal financial aid...
03/29/2017
The Class of 2017 is starting to make one of the biggest decisions of their lives! May 1st is commitment day!
Perspective | Weighing college choices? Here are three factors to consider Check out academic offerings, financial aid and experiences outside class
02/10/2017
Thank you so much for your continued support!
Ways to Support MBEF - Manhattan Beach Education Foundation The Manhattan Beach Education Foundation relies on generous contributions from our community to sustain the programs that inspire learning, enrich teaching, and promote innovation and academic excellence in our public schools. MBEF funding enhances – in small or large part – nearly every academic pu...
01/30/2017
Mid-year report (7th semester transcript) deadlines are coming up fast! Make sure to speak with your guidance counselor about sending all of the required paperwork prior to the deadline.
http://www.collegeconfidential.com/admit/your-college-applications-mid-year-report/
Your College Applications' Mid-Year Report - Admit This! For high school seniors, the importance of keeping up academic focus the whole way through senior year is reflected in the Mid-Year Report (MYR), an important component of your college applications. What is the Mid-Year Report? and why should you be aware of it as part of your college process? Nancy...
01/26/2017
Some great community service opportunities for students looking to get more volunteer hours!
Waiting on your admission decision? Here is some insight on the process!
http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/12/29/507088990/what-the-people-who-read-your-college-application-really-think?sc=17&f=1001
What The People Who Read Your College Application Really Think The college application process can be confusing and frustrating for prospective students. Here's a look at what happens behind the curtain.
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