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Application is the earliest part of the transfer stage. You are part of the admission stage if you are currently enrolled in a community college and are getting ready to transfer to a four year institution or trade school.
Not sure where to start?
Research different college options in the General Page!
Come back to this page once you're done researching colleges!
Know which colleges to pursue?
Keep scrolling down and find out more about which application is right for you to apply for!
Need to mentally prepare yourself prior to college application?
Check out the Goal Setting Page for inquisitive questions to help plan your future!
Application 101
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UC Apps
Used for applying to all 9 UC campuses. It requires Personal Insight Questions (PIQs), no letters of recommendation, and no SAT/ACT scores. Opens August 1 deadline November 30 (2025.)
CSU Apps
For all 23 CSU campuses. It does not require essays or recommendation letters, and SAT/ACT scores are optional. Opens October 1, deadline November 30 (2025.) (some extensions available).
Common App
A widely used platform for over 1,000 colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad. Requires a personal statement, recommendation letters, and sometimes supplemental essays. Opens August 1, deadlines vary by school.
Coalition App
Used by over 150 colleges, including some top universities. Offers free tools for low-income and first-gen students but is less widely used than Common App. Opens August 1, deadlines vary by school.
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Figuring out what classes to take for your major? Need help with course sequencing?
Check out Course Mapping!
Trying to figure out how to make your application more competitive?
Check out App Stregthening 101!
Struggling to write your PIQs?
Check out PIQ Advice!
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