College Admissions Overview€¦ · for best chance of admission . California State University •...
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College Admissions Overview College Admissions Overview
• University of California
• California State University
• Private Colleges and Universities
• Out of State Public Universities
• California Community Colleges
University of California
• www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions • Apply August 1-November 30 • SAT or ACT with Writing required • SAT Subject Tests recommended for
certain majors • Completion of the A-G requirements • Two personal statements, activity resume • No Transcript or Letters required • Apply broadly among nine undergrad campuses
for best chance of admission
California State University
• www.csumentor.edu • Apply online October 1-November 30 • SAT or ACT required • Admission index based on 10-12 academic GPA
and test scores • No transcript, letters, or essays required • CalPoly, SLO admits by major and considers the
9-12 GPA for admission • San Diego State is very selective • Apply broadly among 23 campuses for best chance
of admission
Private Colleges and Universities
• Apply on Common Application or school website
• Check for requirements and deadlines
• Most require SAT or ACT; some require Subject Tests
• Require transcripts and letters of recommendation
• Many have Early Action or Early Decision options
Out of State Public Colleges and Universities
• Requirements and deadlines vary─ check school websites
• Many are now on the Common App
• SAT or ACT is usually required
• Transcript required
• May require letters of recommendation
• Some schools have rolling admission policies and/or Early Action/Decision options
California Community Colleges
• www.cccco.edu • No SAT or ACT required • Transfer to a four year institution after
completion of lower division coursework • CCCs offer programs such as Fire Science,
Dental Hygiene, and Nursing. • Apply in the spring of senior year • Most campuses require an assessment test
in Math and English • Some campuses have housing available
Naviance
• www.connection.naviance.com/acalanes
• Students list colleges, and order transcripts on Naviance
• Seniors must complete student statement and resume for counselor letter/school report
• Parents complete Parent Statement
• Sign up for College Rep visits
• Check out scholarships
Testing
• Most four-year colleges require SAT or ACT tests. Some require Subject tests
• Students may continue testing through December or even January
• Send score reports to all schools – For CSU’s use code 3594 to send SAT scores to all CSU
campuses. For ACT, choose 1 CSU campus and then use ACT score manager on CSU Mentor
– For UC’s pick one campus and scores will be shared with all UC campuses.
College and Career Center
• Students are encouraged to meet with Joan Karr
• Application Workshops for seniors are held Wed. mornings at 8:00 and Thursdays 7th period
• Seniors are invited to meet with Joan to discuss lists, review applications and essays
• Meet with students and parents by appointment
• Visit the C&CC website: www.acalanes.k12.ca.us
• College visits are posted on Naviance
Counseling
• Counselors will meet with seniors
to discuss college planning
• Look at instructions and deadlines on Naviance for Letters of Recommendation
• Order transcripts on Naviance