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Check out the College Info for Juniors slides for everything you need to know about applying to college.
Check out the College Info for Juniors slides for everything you need to know about applying to college.
Types of Degrees/Paths of Study
Types of Degrees/Paths of Study
First 4 years of college: Undergraduate Study
Associates of Arts (A.A.)/Associates of Science (A.S.) typically take 2 years to complete at community or junior colleges
Bachelors of Arts (B.A.)/Bachelors of Science (B.S.) degrees are the two of the most common undergraduate degrees and typically take about 4 years to achieve at 4 year colleges/universities.
After your Bachelor's Degree: Graduate Study
Masters of Arts (M.A.)/Masters of Science (M.S.)/ Master of Business Administration (MBA), etc degrees. These degrees typically take 2-3 years to complete
Professional Doctoral degrees (PhD, J.D., M.D., D.O., PharmD, D.D.S., EdD, etc.) Typically take 4+ years to complete
TYPES OF COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
TYPES OF COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Community & Junior College
Community & Junior College
Earn Certificates & Associates Degrees: Earn your certificate or 2 year degree to build your resume and kickstart your career. Click here for more information.
Guaranteed Transfer to UCs/CSUs: California Community Colleges guarantee your transfer to a 4 year university as long as you meet their minimum TAG requirements. Guaranteed transfer campuses include UCs, CSUs, HBCUs, and more. Read more here.
4 Year College/University
4 Year College/University
4 Year Public Universities: Public universities are 4 year institutions funded by local & state governments. They usually offer lower tuition rates for in-state students. Examples include the UCs, CSUs, and out-of-state public universities.
4 Year Private Universities: Private universities are typically funded by student tuition & private sources. Financial Aid varies based on campus. Examples include local/out-of-state liberal arts colleges, religious colleges, fine arts colleges, private research universities, and more!
UC & CSU
UC & CSU
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU) SYSTEM
The CSU system is made up of 23 universities throughout California
Emphasizes experience and in-person learning
Focuses on preparing students for the job market and workforce
Requires a minimum 2.0 GPA to apply
Requires a C- or higher in all A-G courses
Examples include Cal State East Bay, SF State, Sac State, San Jose State, and more. Learn about the CSU campuses here.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC) SYSTEM
The UC system is made up of 10 campuses throughout California
Emphasizes cutting edge research
Focuses on preparing students for graduate school and careers in research
Requires a minimum 3.0 GPA to apply
Requires a C- or higher in all A-G courses
Examples include UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Santa Cruz, and more. Learn about the UC campuses here.
Received a D or F in a class but want to be UC/CSU eligible?
Received a D or F in a class but want to be UC/CSU eligible?
Reach out to your academic counselor! You can recover A-G courses for UC/CSU Eligibility through Saturday Academy and Summer School.
SAT/ACT
SAT/ACT
UC/CSUs do not take standardized test scores into account
Other universities might so make sure to read their admissions websites and eligibility requirements carefully.
If you decide to take the SAT, sign up through CollegeBoard. Make sure you pick a date that will allow you to receive your test scores before your application is due.
Got Waitlisted?
Here's what to do:
College Advising Take-Aways
College Application Links
College Application Links
Universities
***In the event that you are planning to apply to the University of California for next year, here is the link to information about the application. It is particularly important to review the information with respect to the Personal Insight Questions. Click here for help.Universities
Community Colleges:
Community Colleges:
Las Positas College (Las Positas College - Flyers and Handouts)
Students with Disabilities
Students with Disabilities
This directory includes information on 310 college programs for students with intellectual disability. You can search by program name, location, and other keywords. "Advanced Filters" offer more options to narrow your search.
Seniors
Seniors
RACC YouTube Channel is where you can find videos from out of state colleges. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdDdKAhfQkg2MumwmP-B8yw
Not sure how to narrow down which school you will commit to because of the COVID-19 pandemic? Take a look at this document on helpful resources to do so.
CSUs Admission Updates - SAT/ACT
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