That’s kind of what we’re thinking. She’s interested in Cal Poly too. I just don’t think she can get admitted to CP or UCs right out of HS. It’s so competitive. She’s weak on ECs as she wasn’t really motivated to do clubs, etc, during and after the pandemic lockdowns. She did work as a lifeguard and swim instructor last summer though, so maybe that helps. Her gpa is very good but not perfect. We have to figure out how to count up the dual enrollment classes, etc.
In any case, SBCC (or similar) is a nice idea to have as a backup for her to possibly transfer to UCSB/ other UCs or Cal Poly. She likes the low-key vibe of community college anyway, and she knows a bunch of students who have started their journey to 4year university at CC, so it seems completely reasonable to her.