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It's time to be filling out those applications for most colleges and universities.

You will need a copy of your transcript. (see me)

Be sure to keep record of all of the user names, passwords, and conformation numbers. They will be very important later.

It's very important to learn as much as you can about the college you are thinking about applying to. Below are a few things to take into consideration. Remember; don't let the price tag scare you off. Sometimes the pricier colleges have more scholarships and free services, making it cheaper then the state colleges.

CHOOSING THE SCHOOL FOR YOU

California Community Colleges (CCC)
 Admit all students who are 18 years old or a high school graduate
 Enroll high school students under special arrangement to earn college or high school credits
 Encourage many students to attend for two years and then transfer to a college or university for a Bachelor’s Degree
 Have low fees and offer financial aid
 Offer a wide variety of opportunities to enhance your future and enrich your life
 For more information, visit the website www.cccco.edu

California State University (CSU)
 Each campus has its own personality, academic focus, and strengths
 Each campus has its own special geographic features and traditions
 CSU offers quality education in the liberal arts and sciences and specialized training for a variety of career fields
 On-campus housing is available on most campuses
 For more information, visit the website www.csumentor.edu

University of California (UC)
 Each campus has its own personality, academic focus, and strengths
 Offers various advanced degrees, including medicine and law
 UC has many nationally ranked academic and athletic programs
 On-campus housing is available on all campuses
 For more information, visit the website www.universityofcalifornia.edu

Independent California Colleges Universities
 Many colleges are regionally and nationally ranked
 Independent colleges and universities offer more then 350 different types of degrees
 Costs differ from school to school, but financial aid is available
 For more information, visit the website www.aiccumentor.edu

Specialized Schools and Colleges
 Most students 18 years of age or older are eligible for admission
 Courses or programs offered are specialized (as fashion design or automotive technologies) for direct entrance into careers

Enrollment

Cost

Admission requirements

Test required

Majors of interest

% of commuters

% who graduate

% on to a higher degree

Housing availability

Application fee

Enrollment fee

Typical aid package

% of students receiving aid

Faculty-student ratio

Ave. SAT/ACT scores

% of freshmen having top 10% in class ranks

Most college WEB sites have the applications.

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions University of California