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California State University (CSU)

To apply: https://www.calstate.edu/apply

Deadline: Tuesday, November 30th

Admissions requirements: Students should have a GPA of 2.5 or higher for the A-G classes they took in 10th and 11th grade. (In some cases, CSU will admit students with a GPA of 2.0-2.49). Students also need to earn a C or higher in all A-G classes.

What's on the application: Students will need to provide their personal information and list all classes they took in high school, the grades they received, and any extracurricular activities they've been involved with. There is no essay component.

University of California (UC)

To apply: https://apply.universityofcalifornia.edu

Deadline: Tuesday, November 30th

Admissions requirements: Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher for the A-G classes they took in 10th and 11th grade. They also need to earn a C or higher in all A-G classes.

What's on the application: Students will need to provide their personal information and list all classes they took in high school and the grades they received. They will also describe any extracurricular activities they've been involved with and write 4 short answer essays, known as the Personal Insight Questions (PIQs). Students can choose any 4 questions out of the 8 that are listed.

City College of San Francisco (CCSF)

To apply: www.ccsf.edu/apply-ccsf

Deadline: Summer 2022

Admissions requirements: None!

What's on the application: Students will need to provide their personal information and answer questions about courses they took in high school.

For all other colleges and universities, please visit the individual school's website to find out how to apply.