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