1. The College Application Process

2. 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

3. California Colleges Community CollegesCal States HS Diploma15 a-g courses w/ no Ds No GPA minimum2.0 GPA in grades 10 & 11 No SAT/ACTSAT/ACT No Xtra-Curricular No Essay No Letter of Rec $2,260$22,896

4. California Colleges Community Colleges Cal StatesUCs HS Diploma 15 a-g courses w/ no Ds No GPA minimum 2.0 GPA in grades 10 & 11 3.0 GPA in grades 10 & 11 No SAT/ACTSAT/ACT No Xtra-Curricular Xtra-Curricular & Volunteerism Work No Essay Personal Statement No Letter of Rec $2,260$22,896$31,646

5. California Colleges Community Colleges Cal StatesUCsUSC HS Diploma 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/ACTSAT/ACT No Xtra- Curricular Xtra-Curricular & Volunteerism Work No Essay Personal Statement Essay No Letter of Rec Letter of Rec Required $2,260$22,896$31,646$57,876

6. 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

7. 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)

8. 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

9. 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

10. Community Colleges Apply online during February & March Take the placement test Attend orientation Register for classes

11. 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)

12. College Admissions Exams 11th Grade12th Grade PSAT SAT or ACT 2nd Semester SAT or ACT 1st Semester

13. Financial Aid GrantsLoansScholarships FAFSA Apply Separately January 2013 Ongoing FAFSA= Free Application for Federal Student Aid fafsa.gov & fastweb.com

14. 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

15. 1st Semester of Senior Year OctNovDecJan ACT or SAT Cal State Application UC Application Private College Application Submit FAFSA

16. 2nd Semester of Senior Year FebMarchAprilMayJune 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