Oceanside Unified Partnership with College Contact 

Oceanside USD has partnered with College Contact to provide exclusive college application support services for high school seniors and their families. 

Oceanside USD high school seniors can access the following support services from October- December 2025 through College Contact

Essay Editing

Send in your college essay and receive an edited copy within 72 hours. We'll leave comments on topic, structure, grammar, and more!



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Office Hours

Students and parents can drop in to our virtual office hours to ask questions and get college application support from our coaches every week on Sunday evenings.

Every Sunday from 5-6 pm PST starting Oct 19.

Application Workshops

Join weekly workshops to get help with building a college list, writing essays, financial aid, & more!



Every Wednesday from 6-7 pm PST starting Oct 15th

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Drop-In Office Hours

Students can get live, 1:1 application support from our college coaches during drop-in office hours on Sunday evenings from 5-6 pm PST. Families can pre-register or just drop-in as needed. 

Date & Time

October 19, 2025 5:00pm PST

October 26, 2025 5:00pm PST

November 2, 2025 5:00pm PST

November 9, 2025 5:00pm PST

November 16, 2025 5:00pm PST

November 23, 2025 5:00pm PST

December 7, 2025 5:00pm PST

December 14, 2025 5:00pm PST

College & Career Workshops

Oceanside USD families will have access to live, virtual workshops every Wednesday evening from 6-7 pm PST, starting on October 15th, 2025. Can’t make one of our live workshops? You can view recordings here.

Date & Time

Topic

October 15, 2025
6:00pm PST

Navigating College App Season
(UC vs CSU vs Common App) 

October 22, 2025
6:00pm PST

Finalizing Your College List & Gathering Materials

October 29, 2025
6:00pm PST

Nailing the UC PIQs

November 5, 2025
6:00pm PST

Writing Supplements & the Common App Personal Statement 

November 12, 2025
6:00pm PST

How to Fill Out Your Application

November 19, 2025
6:00pm PST

Financial Aid Basics
(FAFSA, CA Dream Act)

December 3, 2025
6:00pm PST

Application Review & Final Touches

December 10, 2025
6:00pm PST

Scholarships & Next Steps

College Contact's Award Winning College Advising

Students supported by College Contact have been accepted to 150+ universities

Stanford University
UC Irvine
UC Los Angeles
UC Berkeley
University of Washington
Washington University
University of Southern California
Claremont Mckenna College
UT Austin
Rice University
Vanderbilt University
University of Chicago
University of Michigan
Northwestern University
Carnegie Mellon University
University of Virginia
UNC Chapel Hill
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Johns Hopkins University
University of Pennsylvania
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Colgate University
Cornell University
Swarthmore College
New York University
Princeton University
Harvard University
Brown University
Yale University
MIT
Tufts University
University of Oregon
UC Davis
UC Santa Cruz
UC Santa Barbara
San Diego State University
UC San Diego
Arizona State University
University of Arizona
UT Austin
Texas State University
UT San Antonio
Texas A&M University
Colorado State University
UC Boulder
UC Colorado Springs
University of Idaho
Montana State University
Louisiana State University
University of North Texas
Kansas University
Iowa State University
Purdue University
Indiana University
University of Mississippi
University of Tennessee Nashville
Univesity of Alabama
University of Illinois
University of Minnesota
UW Madison
Michigan State University
University of Michigan
Cincinnati University
Ohio University
University of Georgia
James madison University
Virginia Tech
Virginia Commonwealth University
George Mason University
Old Dominion University
UNC Chape Hill
NC State University
University of South Carolina
Clemson University
College of Charleston
University of North Florida
University of Florida
University of South Florida
Western Washington University
Eastern Washington University
Portland State University
Oregon State University
Oregon Tech
Montana State University
Colorado School of Mines
University of Northern Coloado
UT San Antonio
Texas State University
UT Dallas
Texas Southern Univesity
Texas A&M University Commerce
Middle Tennessee State University
Illinois Tech
Ball State University
West Virginia University
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Gulf Coast University
West Chester University
Rutgers University
SUNY Freedonia
SUNY Binghamton
SUNY Brockport
SUNY Albany
Southern Connecticut University
University of Massachusetts
University of New Hampshire
University of Puget Sound
Whitman College
Gonzaga University
University of San Diego
Chapman University
Grand Canyon University
Trinity University
Baylor University
Southern Methodist University
Dallas Baptist University
Paul Quinn College
Texas Christian University
St. Olaf College
St. Catherine University
Belmont University
Denison University
Johnson & Wales University
Wake Forest University
Elon University
University of Miami
New York University
Drexel University
Pepperdine University
Villanova University
Syracuse University
Northeastern University
Boston University
Whitman University

What families say about College Contact...

Hi! I worked with Abby and I got in early decision to my number one school. Claremont McKenna. Thank you for all your help!

Krish

I met one-on-one with a counselor to boost my activities section, as well as had editing to my personal statement. It worked and I got into my top choice!

Sarah

I came to my mentor struggling with coming up with a concrete essay topic. After the 1st ZOOM meeting, I had a solid essay outline. He offered great advice and was very honest about your essay and the college process in general. I've seen a large improvement in myself.

Rob

My mentor and I accomplished so much in the one session. I would recommend this to anyone

Katie

College Contact introduced me to the college process. Through this, I was able to remain on top of all of my applications while I was still submitting them. Now, it has helped me in calming my nerves as I began to receive my college decisions.

Samantha

The edits that Angel left me on my essay were very professional and gave me some great constructive criticism! I needed that push to really write a good essay and i am so glad i submitted my draft to this business! thank you!

Jessica

Loved working with these individuals!! Great experience and would HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Cambyll

As someone who had 22 college applications, College Contact helped me stay on track, while helping me be thorough and keep an edge to my applications. If you're going to go with anyone, I would recommend College Contact. Also 10/10 on communication and customer service :)

Chloe

My mentor really helped me through the application process from top to bottom!

Cooper

College Contact is a great affordable way for students going through the admissions process to get their essays edited by very experienced and efficient counselors!

Immel

Hi! I worked with Abby and I got in early decision to my number one school. Claremont McKenna. Thank you for all your help!

Krish

I met one-on-one with a counselor to boost my activities section, as well as had editing to my personal statement. It worked and I got into my top choice!

Sarah

I came to my mentor struggling with coming up with a concrete essay topic. After the 1st ZOOM meeting, I had a solid essay outline. He offered great advice and was very honest about your essay and the college process in general. I've seen a large improvement in myself.

Rob

My mentor and I accomplished so much in the one session. I would recommend this to anyone

Katie

College Contact introduced me to the college process. Through this, I was able to remain on top of all of my applications while I was still submitting them. Now, it has helped me in calming my nerves as I began to receive my college decisions.

Samantha

The edits that Angel left me on my essay were very professional and gave me some great constructive criticism! I needed that push to really write a good essay and i am so glad i submitted my draft to this business! thank you!

Jessica

Loved working with these individuals!! Great experience and would HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Cambyll

As someone who had 22 college applications, College Contact helped me stay on track, while helping me be thorough and keep an edge to my applications. If you're going to go with anyone, I would recommend College Contact. Also 10/10 on communication and customer service :)

Chloe

My mentor really helped me through the application process from top to bottom!

Cooper

College Contact is a great affordable way for students going through the admissions process to get their essays edited by very experienced and efficient counselors!

Immel

Need help? 
Contact our team.

Email: Sophie@yourcollegecontact.com
Text or Call: 857-256-0283