College

Community College

• Specialized Programs "D" = degree (means you also do your general education and can transfer) and a "C" = a certificate (focus is only on that program without general education being required).  Some programs allow you to choose either a degree or a certificate. A blank box means that school does not offer that program.
• Local community colleges include:  Evergreen Valley, Foothill, DeAnza, Mission, Ohlone, San Jose City, and West Valley
• University of California:  Transfer Admission Guarantee
• California State University:  Associate Degree for Transfer
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California State University (CSU):

• Freshmen Admissions Requirements
• Am I eligible?  Students must score at or above the SAT/ACT score that corresponds with their G.P.A.  Do not include your essay score.
• Freshmen Admission Profiles
• Impacted Majors-Impacted majors will be more competitive in terms of admissions.  Students may want to also consider applying to a school(s) where their intended major is not impacted.
• CSU Application- Apply October 1-November 30.
• SJSU Impaction by Major
• Preview Days

University of California (UC):

• Admissions Requirements
• Do I qualify?
• Do I need to take the SAT Subject Test?
• Freshmen Admission Profiles
• How do they decide who to admit?
• Dates and deadlines
• Apply Online- Apply November 1-November 30 (you can begin the application on Oct. 1st but cannot submit until Nov. 1)
• Preview Days

Independent/Private Colleges:

It is extremely important that you carefully review the website for each individual private college as no two are exactly the same.  Online you will be able to find their admissions requirements, information on how to apply, and important dates and deadlines.

• Common Application-Many (not all) private colleges use the Common Application
• The Guide-The Guide shows the freshmen statistics for the students who were admitted to a California independent/private school this past year.
• Letter of Recommendation Request Form  (a.k.a. Brag Sheet)

 

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