Apply to College!

California State Universities

 

Requirements: 

1.  Complete "A-G" courses (with a grade of "C" or above)

2.  Minimum 2.0 GPA* 

3.  SAT/ACT test scores*

 

Apply: www.csumentor.edu

 

Application opens: October 1

Submissions accepted: October 1

Deadline: November 30

 

Please see CSU Mentor's online tutorial or instruction manual for assistance in completing the application.

 

 * A combination of the student's GPA and SAT/ACT scores must meet the eligibility index.  Please note that some CSU campuses and some majors have higher eligibility standards. 

 

 

Universities of California

 

Requirements:

1.  Complete "A-G" courses (with a grade of "C" or above)

2.  Minimum 3.0 GPA

3.  SAT/ACT test scores

4.  Personal Statement

 

Apply:  www.admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu

 

Application opens: August 1
Submissions accepted: November 1

Deadline: November 30 

 

Please visit the UC Admissions website for more information on how to apply and check out "Freshman Application Tips and Tools for California Residents"

 

 

Private Universities

 

Requirements:

1.  Complete required coursework (varies by school)
2.  Meet required GPA (varies by school)

3.  SAT/ACT test scores

4.  Personal Statement 

5.  Transcript

6.  Teacher recommendations

7.  Counselor recommendation/Secondary School Report (SSR)
     Note:  If you applying to a private school, you must complete an SSR packet for       
     your counselor to write your recommendation. 

 

Apply: www.commonapp.org

If the university you are applying to is not listed as a Common App school, you can find the application on the school's website.

 

Application opens: Varies by campus

Submissions accepted: Varies by campus

Deadline:  Varies by campus

 

 

Community College

 

Requirements:

1.  High school diploma (or 18 years of age)

 

Apply: www.cccapply.org

 

* Cerritos College application opens February 1.

  Please review the step by step admissions process for Cerritos College.

* Cypress College application opens March2.

  Please review the step by step admissions process of Cypress College.