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California State University -CSU
You will only need to fill out one application to apply to all 9 campuses
Use the CSU Campus Match tool to help narrow your choices.
You will only need to fill out one application to apply to 22 campuses
What to prepare before applying
Unofficial transcripts (both high school and college transcripts, if applicable) You’ll be asked to enter all the courses you’ve completed on your CSU application; those that are currently in progress; and any you plan to take. Transcripts will be requested by campuses as needed.
Your Social Security number, if you have one. Your citizenship status Credit card or PayPal account Application fees are due at time of submission.
Annual income Your parents’ if you are a dependent; your income if you are independent Educational Program, Work and Extracurricular Participation Information You will need to provide the years you participated in college preparation programs and your average number of hours per week of work and/or participation in extracurricular activities
Information needed to apply to EOP (if applying) See the Apply to EOP website for information about materials needed to complete the optional EOP application. Test scores Optional; if you have taken or plan to take the ACT, SAT, AP, IB exams, you may include the information on the application.
Reporting test scores is not required. SAT and ACT scores will not be used for determining who gets admitted into the CSU. If you are accepted, the campus will use official test scores to for placement into mathematics and English courses.
California statewide student ID Optional; every K-12 student in a California public school is assigned an ID number. The number should be printed on your transcript.
* Veterans or active-duty military personnel: If you completed courses offered by a branch of the U.S. military, you may indicate your intention to submit your military transcript
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51% of CSU graduates started at a California community college
29% of UC graduates started at a California Community College
The Common Black College Application (CBCA) is a single online platform that lets students apply to over 50 member Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Use the Common App to apply to over 1,100 colleges and universities.
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Resources for Students
Resources for Students
BigFuture.org — College and career planning resources for students
Find Your College Fit / Find Their College Fit — Resources for students and families navigating the college search
The Phoenix Scholars (TPS) is a organization based out of Stanford University. TPS aims to provide pro bono college counseling services to first-generation, low-income, and minority high school students in the state of California.
QuestBridge supports high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds on their path to a top college. This is your chance to dream big.
This year is our 19th annual H.Y.P.H.E.E. program which is a free 6-week mxntorship program (held every Saturday in person) designed to support Latine-identifying, low-income, first-generation high school seniors with the college application process and demystify higher education. Students will engage in different workshops regarding the college admissions process and are paired with a current UC Berkeley student who can offer hands-on guidance with their college applications (C.C., U.C., C.S.U., trade school).
We strongly believe this program can benefit students at your school and their individual paths toward higher education.
We've included the application link and fliers that provide further information about the program for your convenience. The application is due September 23rd by 11:59 pm, however, we will be extending the deadline. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact: raices.k12staff@gmail.com.
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