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Please have the following with you before you start your college applications
Please have the following with you before you start your college applications
Your Social Security Number
Your Citizenship Status
Your Parents' Citizenship Status
Parents' Annual Income
Unofficial high school transcripts
Unofficial college transcripts (if you have taken a concurrent class at MSJC or Coastline)
Any test scores required (AP, SAT, ACT, etc)
A method of payment for the application fee if you do not qualify for a fee waiver.
Types of Colleges/Universities
Types of Colleges/Universities
4 Year Public University In California
4 Year Public University In California
California has two public four-year university systems: the University of California (UC) and the California State University (CSU).
Both require students to be A-G eligible. Please look below for more information on each institution
Community College
Community College
Two-year public institution of higher education offering affordable associate degrees, certificates, and technical diplomas to prepare students for the workforce or to transfer to a four-year university for a bachelor's degree. A high school diploma is required.
Private/Out of State College
Private/Out of State College
Private universities in California or out of state are higher education institutions not directly funded or controlled by a state government, instead relying on tuition, private donations, and endowments for their financial support. Requirements vary.
Out-of-state colleges can be public or private and have varying requirements.
Check below for specifics on each school, including admissions, cost, deadlines, etc.
Check below for specifics on each school, including admissions, cost, deadlines, etc.
University of California
University of California
Choose a UC if you are interested in academic theory or a research-heavy career
Choose a UC if you are interested in academic theory or a research-heavy career
Students MUST be A-G and have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Offer Bachelors, Masters, and doctoral degrees
More selective and competitive- often considered most prestigious university system in the world
Large campuses with bigger student bodies
Higher tuition and fees than a CSU, but still accepts financail aid and scholarships to offset cost
Campuses below
California State University
California State University
Choose a CSU if you are interested in practical, career-oriented education
Choose a CSU if you are interested in practical, career-oriented education
Students MUST be A-G and have a minimum 2.0 GPA
Offer Bachelor's and Master's programs
Generally have higher admission rates
Large campuses but offer a more close-knit community feel
More affordable than UCs and still accept financial aid
Campuses below
Community College
Community College
Community College is a great option!
Community College is a great option!
Students need a high school diploma to apply and will be accepted automatically!
They offer two-year associate degree programs, certificate programs, and transfer programs to 4 year universities
Significantly lower cost compare to 4 year university
There are 116 California Communty Colleges and hundreds across the United States
Are local campuses are Mt San Jacinto, Riverside City, and Moreno Valley College
Out of State/Private Schools
Out of State/Private Schools
Don't disregard out-of-state or private!
Don't disregard out-of-state or private!
A variety of campuses that offer associates, bachelors, masters, and doctoral programs
May seem more expensive than California public schools but often have a lot of scholarship money to provide
Requirements and deadlines vary
Many campuses use the Common App to apply or their own website.
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