Announcements, Resources, and Webinars
for College Counseling
Webinars for College Counseling
Summer Schedule At-a-Glance
Every other Thursday at 11:00 a.m.
- June 4, 2020
Financial Aid in the Midst of COVID-19: Types of Aid Available - June 18, 2020
College Applications Made Simple: An Overview of the UC, CSU, Common App, & Coalition Applications - July 2, 2020
What’s the Difference Between the UC & CSU? An Overview of California College Systems - July 16, 2020
UPDATES on SAT/ACT: What to expect with At-Home-Exams and why students should still take them - July 30, 2020
CSU FAQs: Understanding changes to the CSU application review process
2020-2021 School Year Webinars (posting soon)
COVID-19 Updates & Links
Testing Updates and Links
AP Exams
- Updated testing schedule begins on May 11
- Make up exams will be held in early June
- Exam questions will be free response only, no multiple choice
- Free online prep classes available
- Visit the AP COVID-19 webpage
ACT & SAT
- Exams cancelled
- Both companies developing at-home exam option
- Visit the ACT COVID-19 webpage
- Visit the SAT COVID-19 webpage
IB
- Exams cancelled
- Earned diplomas and certificates will be issued
- Visit the IB COVID-19 webpage
College Admissions Updates and Links
UC Updates
- Class of 2020
- SIR date remains May 1
- Pass/NoPass grades will be accepted for Spring 2020 semester to complete A-G course pattern
- Class of 2021
- SAT/ACT scores will not be required for admission
- Pass/NoPass grades for Spring 2020 will be accepted for A-G courses but will not be used in calculating admission GPA
- Visit the UC COVID-19 admissions webpage
CSU Updates
- Class of 2020
- Pass/NoPass grades will be accepted for Spring 2020 semester to complete A-G course pattern
- Early Start Summer program has been waived
- Each campus will determine individually if May 1st SIR date will be extended
- Class of 2021
- Pass/NoPass grades will be accepted for A-G courses for Spring & Summer terms but will not be used in calculating admission GPA
- Decision is pending on SAT/ACT requirement for admission
- Visit the CSU COVID-19 admissions webpage for additional important announcements
General Information
- NACAC has created a searchable database to access updates on colleges nationwide that includes virtual campus tours, changed deadlines, and how to contact campus.
- Visit the NACAC COVID-19 college admission webpage