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
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.
Please review the step by step admissions process for Long Beach City College.