College Resources
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Application for CSU - Submit Oct 1st-Nov 30th (some CSUs extended) - A-G completion required / Freshman Application Guide 2023-2024
Common App- deadlines vary by college (application for over 1000 colleges)
California College and Career Planning Tool (californiacolleges.edu) - create your FREE account today!
Upcoming Horizon College Events
Sierra College Application Workshop- Slides / Recording (from Feb 2nd, 2024)
Los Rios Application Workshop- Recording (from Feb 5th, 2024)
Sierra College Tour- April 19th, 12:45pm - Flyer / Register
Folsom Lake College Tour- April 22nd, 9:45am - Flyer / Register
Sacramento State University Tour- May 7th, 1pm - Register / Flyer
Upcoming Outside College Events (not with Horizon)
WACAC College Fair @ SAFE Credit Union Convention Center- May 28, 5:30-7:30pm (FREE to attend and FREE Parking!)- Register HERE
Sacramento State University Events:
In-Person Campus Tours (Monday-Saturday)- More Info and registration.
Why Sac State Virtual Presentation and Mini-Tour (every Tuesday 4-5pm)- More info and registration.
Cal State Fullerton Fall Webinar Series- Tuesdays, 6-7pm- Register / Flyer
Community College 2 Years Free Information (AB 19)
Transfer Information (Community College Transfer)
Apply for a California Community College (Open CCC)
Community College Information Handout
Community College CTE Programs
CSU/UC Minimum Transfer Requirements
NEW- Dual Admission Transfer Programs at UC & CSU comparison
NEW- CSU Transfer Success Pathway
Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Program (for CSU)
NEW- UC Dual Admission
Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Program (for UC)
Presenting yourself on the UC transfer application PPT
UC Personal insight questions for the Transfer Applicant (English) / (Spanish)
Sierra College Application Instructions
University of California (UC)
UC systemwide financial aid calculator
UC for Everyone Resources (including Recording link) (event took place on Feb 29, 2024)
Application for UC - Submit Oct 1st-Nov 30th (opened Aug 1st) - A-G completion required
Quick Reference Guide to UC Admissions
UC Personal Insight Questions (English) / (Spanish) / Website- tips / UC PIQ PPT with examples
UC GPA Calculation Information
Preparing Freshman Applicants
UC Response to COVID-19 with FAQs
UC's Changes to Standardized Testing Requirement
Clarification on CCC A-G course lists
UC Preparation Calendar - Grades 7-12
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams That Satisfy UC Admission Requirements & Credit Awarded
Presenting Yourself on the UC Application PPT
California State University (CSU)
Freshman Application Guide 2023-2024
Cal State Apply 5 Dos and Don'ts
CSU High School Guidance- First-time First-year Students
CSU First-time Freshman Supplemental Factors by Campus
CSU Math/English Readiness -EAP / Academic Preparation Brochure
Advanced Placement (AP) Credits at CSU
CSU Impacted Programs Matrix 2024-2025
Return on Investment calculator tool: Cal State Pays
CSU Profiles (Student, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni testimonials)
Article: CSU Nursing Pathways: Helping Meet Workforce Demands
Private or Out-of-State Universities
Common App- Application & How to apply
Common App- Application guide for first-year students
Common App- Your 12th grade college planning guide
NCAA Information (Standardized Test Score requirement removed starting for fall 2023 college freshmen)
NCAA Division I Academic Requirements
NCAA Division II Academic Requirements
NCAA vs. A-G vs. Grad Requirements Comparison Chart
NCAA 2023-24 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete
NCAA Website High School Resources
NCAA Website- Approved Courses (search by school/online vendor) / Horizon's NCAA Approved Courses
Additional College Resources
College Tasks for Each Summer of High School
14 Summer Activities to Boost Your College Applications
College Campus Visit Checklist
College Planning Checklist (grades 11 & 12)
Parent's Guide to CaliforniaColleges.edu
Helpful Websites for the College-Bound
Navigating Waitlists and Deferrals: 16 Winning Strategies
Colleges with Fly-In Programs to visit campus for free
Colleges That Don't Require Application Fees
CGN Live: Career - Design Your Future - Pro Tips You Can Use Today - Webinar Recording
Free College Guide for First Gens- CRACK THE CODE
Best Colleges in California, by category
Crafting an Unforgettable College Essay (Princeton Review)
CollegePoint-free College Advising
Parent Webinar Series from College Board
How to Create a Great College List
Why Out of State Colleges? PPT
Choosing The Right College Quiz
Campus Reel- Find Your Best Fit School
Verto Education-Earn College Credit while studying abroad
College Related Websites
NEW- The College Tour- Real college students telling real stories about campuses around the world
Big Future: partner with CollegeBoard; parent resources and more
cccco.edu: Information on all of California’s community colleges
princetonreview.com: Click “Explore Colleges” to access colleges in the U.S. Click on “Careers and Majors” to
take a 5 minute career quiz.
sat.collegeboard.org: Information on colleges, majors, & career profiles.
petersons.com: Information on college search and selection, test preparation, and financial aid. Petersons offers
online services for essay editing and instruction.
campustours.com: college sites with virtual tours.
collegeweeklive.com: The world’s largest online college fair
steps2college.org: one-stop resource support through the college-going process, partnered with ACT
http://www.icanaffordcollege.com/- information on applying to one of the 115 California Community Colleges
rbsgps.com- a virtual college access and success program for African American high school sophomores, juniors and seniors
