2. Guaranteed admission to top 4% of class Admits the top 8% of California Seniors Requires ACT with the Writing or the SAT Reasoning test Requires two SAT Subject tests in two different areas Application filing period is Nov. 1-30 UC application available online starting October 1 but DONOT send until Nov. 1- Nov. 30 $60.00 for each application (based on 2007-2008 fees) Requires personal statement Requires A-G pattern of coursework with a C grade or above Check the Eligibility Index online for required GPA and ACT/SAT scores The more competitive the school the more college prep coursework they want you to take Visit schools before you make your final decision Make sure the school offers your major!!! Find all this information in detail on the website: www.ucop.edu/pathways

3. UC BERKELEY www.berkeley.edu UC MERCED www.ucmerced.edu UC DAVIS www.ucdavis.edu UC RIVERSIDE www.ucr.edu UC IRVINE www.uci.edu UC SAN DIEGO www.ucsd.edu UC LOS ANGELES www.ucla.edu UC SANTA BARBARA www.ucsb.edu

4. Admits top 33% of California Seniors Requires the ACT or SAT Reasoning Test. The writing portion is not Required on the ACT test. Application filing period is Oct. 1-Nov. 30 $55.00 for the application (based on 2009-2010 fees) Requires the A-G pattern of coursework with a grade of C or above Check the Eligibility Index online for the required GPA and ACT/SAT score needed Visit the school before you make your final decision Make sure your school offers your major!!! Find all this information in detail on the website: www.csumentor.edu

5. California State University Bakersfield California State University Channel Islands California State University Chico California State University Dominguez Hills California State University East Bay California State University Fresno California State University Fullerton Humboldt State University California State University Long Beach California State University Los Angeles California Maritime Academy California State University Monterey Bay California State University Northridge California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California State University Sacramento California State University San Bernardino San Diego State University San Francisco State University San Jose State University California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California State University San Marcos Sonoma State University California State University Stanislaus

6. UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE www.ulv.edu UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS www.redlands.edu CAL BAPTIST UNIVERSITY www.calbaptist.edu LOYOLA MARYMOUNT COLLEGE www.lmu.edu CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY www.chapman.edu PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY www.pepperdine.edu CLAREMONT COLLEGES www.claremont.edu

7. Check out the Eureka System in the Career Center Go to the specific website to check admission requirements Students enroll in courses for one or two years to learn the skills needed for a specific career On average, tuition at a vocational school is less expensive than a four-year school, but more expensive than a community college. Vocational schools may be eligible for federal aid Many private vocational schools are accredited in California Find all this information in detail on the website: www.search4careercolleges.com

8. Must have a high school diploma or be 18 years of age to enroll Must take a placement exam for English and Math Tuition at community college is less expensive than four-year colleges Course schedules are flexible, with day and evening classes offered to working students Credits earned can usually be transferred to a four-year college Offers two types of programs: (1) Transfer Program to a 4-year school (2) Trade/Technical Program to obtain a certificate of training in specialty areas such as drafting Find additional information about California Community Colleges by visiting www.cccco.edu or www.rccd.cc.ca.us (RCC) Be sure to investigate the university transfer program and/or occupational educational program before applying. Most community colleges accept applications starting in April Most community colleges also require an on-line application. Use the following websites to assist you in accessing the community college application of your choice.

9. CHAFFEY COLLEGE www.chaffey.edu MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE www.mtsac.edu FULLERTON COLLEGE www.fullcoll.edu RANCHO SANTIAGO COLLEGE www.rsccd.org IRVINE VALLEY COLLEGE www.ivc.edu RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE www.rcc.edu SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE www.valleycollege.edu