Review college websites, including admissions requirements, data, majors, programs, and financial aid.
The college's website is always the best place to start and the source for the most accurate data.
Paying for College: Understanding Financial Aid & Estimating College Costs
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Official California School resources.
College Search Tool used in WSCA Pack Time.
U.S. Department of Ed data on college costs, percentage of students who graduate within 4 years, percentage of students who return after freshman year, and post-college earnings.
National Center for Education Statistics
Acceptance Data Tools
Before utilizing admission data tools, read about GPA calculations, and calculate your CSU/UC GPA- see: high school and college admissions GPA calculations.
Alert: Some colleges may only post unweighted gpa. CSU/UC data search tools below list capped weighted GPA, but may actually prioritize uncapped weighted GPA.
Colleges using holistic admissions are complex, and typically based on more than just grade point average, GPA and acceptance rate data can be good indicators of whether a school is a reach, target or likely school for admission.
Admissions Data Sources
Always start by searching the college's website for data.
College Navigator- National Center for Education Statistics - Admissions tab- acceptances and yield rates.
UC/CSU Admissions Data
Calculate your CSU/UC GPA prior to search.
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