College & Career

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CALIFORNIA

COLLEGES.edu

DISCOVER. PLAN. LAUNCH.

Californiacolleges.edu.pdf

COLLEGE SYSTEMS

College Application Breakdown Presentation

University of California

Public 4-Year System

Launch Your UC Application

California State University

Public 4-Year System

Launch Your CSU Application

Private University

Private 4-Year System

Common App Walkthrough

California Community College

Public 2-Year System

Launch Your CC Application

UC

10 campuses in California - ONLY 9 open to Freshmen

Eligibility:

Complete 15 A-G courses with a C- or better

3.0 or higher GPA

Degrees:

Bachelor’s of Arts / Bachelor’s of Science

Master’s of Arts / Master’s of Science

Doctorate Degrees

Opens: August 1 & Closes December 2

CSU

23 campuses in California

Eligibility:

Complete 15 A-G courses with a C- or better

2.5 GPA or higher

Degrees:

Bachelor’s of Arts / Bachelor’s of Science

Master’s of Arts / Master’s of Science

Doctorate Degrees

Opens: October 1 & Closes December 2

Private

83 campuses in California - others out of state

Eligibility (varies per campus):

Complete 15 A-G courses with a C- or better

~3.5 or higher GPA

SAT/ACT test scores (varies per campus)

Degrees:

Bachelor’s of Arts / Bachelor’s of Science

Master’s of Arts / Master’s of Science

Doctorate Degrees

Opens: August 1 & Regular Decision Closes: January of the following year

CC

116 campuses in California

Eligibility:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Complete application, orientation, placement test, meet with a counselor, and schedule classes

2-Year Degree:

Associate’s of Arts

Associate’s of Science

Other:

Certificate of Completion

Certificate of Achievement

Transfer Pathways

Opens: Spring Semester of Senior Year

Community College Steps to Enroll Flyer .pdf

Tips For Completing A-G Requirements

******************* C's or Better ********************

Understand the Requirements: Familiarize yourself with the A-G subjects and their specific credit requirements to ensure you’re on track for graduation and college readiness.
Create a Four-Year Plan: Map out your courses from freshman to senior year, allowing for strategic scheduling of required classes and electives.
Check Progress: Review your academic progress with your school counselor to stay on track.
Challenge Yourself: Consider taking honors/AP courses to boost your GPA and prepare for college.
Balance Extracurriculars: Engage in activities that interest you while maintaining academic priorities.