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The College Application
Process
Community Colleges
Admission Requirements
HS Diploma
No GPA minimum
No SAT/ACT
No Xtra-Curricular
No Essay
No Letter of Rec
Fees for Full Time Student: $2,260
California CollegesCommunity Colleges Cal States
HS Diploma 15 a-g courses w/ no Ds
No GPA minimum 2.0 GPA in grades 10 & 11
No SAT/ACT SAT/ACT
No Xtra-Curricular No Xtra-Curricular
No Essay No Essay
No Letter of Rec No Letter of Rec
$2,260 $22,896
California CollegesCommunity
CollegesCal States UCs
HS Diploma15 a-g courses w/
no Ds15 a-g courses w/
no Ds
No GPA minimum2.0 GPA in grades
10 & 113.0 GPA in grades
10 & 11
No SAT/ACT SAT/ACT SAT/ACT
No Xtra-Curricular No Xtra-CurricularXtra-Curricular &
Volunteerism Work
No Essay No EssayPersonal
Statement
No Letter of Rec No Letter of Rec No Letter of Rec
$2,260 $22,896 $31,646
California CollegesCommunity
CollegesCal States UCs USC
HS Diploma15 a-g
courses w/ no Ds
15 a-g courses w/ no
Ds
16 a-g courses w/ no
Ds
No GPA minimum
2.0 GPA in grades 10 &
11
3.0 GPA in grades 10 &
11
No GPA minimum
No SAT/ACT SAT/ACT SAT/ACT SAT/ACT
No Xtra-Curricular
No Xtra-Curricular
Xtra-Curricular &
Volunteerism Work
Xtra-Curricular &
Volunteerism Work
No Essay No EssayPersonal
StatementEssay
No Letter of Rec
No Letter of Rec
No Letter of Rec
Letter of Rec Required
$2,260 $22,896 $31,646 $57,876
4-Year College Application Checklist
• Complete the 2013/2014 application
• Get your Transcript from your counselor
• SAT/ACT scores
• Student & parent social security numbers
• Student & parent citizenship status
• UC & CSU don’t require letters of recommendation
CSU/Cal State
• Apply online between October 1-November 30
• Application is available at: csumentor.edu
• Submit 1 application per campus ($55 per campus)
• Essay & extracurricular activities are not required
• Send your SAT scores to CSUmentor: code 3594 (this allows all CSU’s to see your score)
UC/University of California
• Apply online between November 1-November 30
• Application is available at: universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions
• Submit 1 application only ($70 per campus)
• Essay and list of activities & awards are required
• Send your SAT scores to only 1 UC and all campuses will be able to access your scores
Private Colleges
• Submit a request for a letter of recommendation to your counselor or teachers. Give them at least two weeks notice
• When you request a letter of recommendation from your counselor, you'll need to submit a Student Profile
• Private college requirements, applications, and deadlines vary by college
• Consult with individual college websites to get specific information
Community Colleges
• Apply online during February & March
• Take the placement test
• Attend orientation
• Register for classes
One-On-One
• Counselors will be calling in seniors individually to discuss college plans
• Seniors will be called out of class between September-December
• Go to your counselor’s office on the day and time you are called. If you cannot miss class, it is your responsibility to make another appointment with your counselor (if you so desire)
Financial AidGrants Loans Scholarships
FAFSA FAFSAApply
Separately
January 2013 January 2013 Ongoing
FAFSA= Free Application for Federal Student Aid
fafsa.gov & fastweb.com
More Financial Aid Info
• Apply online at fafsa.ed.gov (2013-2014 application)
• Apply between January 1-March 2, 2013
• Fill out the FAFSA for any college (2-year or 4-year) in the United States
• Financial aid is awarded by federal & state agencies & colleges
• Colleges will send your financial aid award letter via email
1st Semester of Senior Year
Oct Nov Dec Jan
ACT or SAT
Cal State Application
UC Application
Private College Application
Submit FAFSA
2nd Semester of Senior Year
Feb March April May June
Submit FAFSA
Financial Aid Award Letters Arrive
Send 1st Sem Transcript
Send Final Transcript
College Acceptances College Decision
Register for Placement Test
Apply to Community College
Placement Test & Orientation
