Know Your Schools
Which system has 9 undergraduate campuses?
The UC System
What are the 7 subject areas that UC and CSU require that you complete in high school to be eligible to apply?
A-G requirements
What is the federal form called that is the first step to getting financial aid to college and should be filed early your senior year?
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
The CSU system
What is the minimum number of years you have to take Math for A-G eligibility?
3 years, though 4 is recommended
What is California's version of FAFSA for undocumented students who don't qualify for federal aid?
California Dream Act Application
Which type of school lets you earn a 2 year degree and then transfer to a CSU or UC?
a community college
PIQ's (personal insight questions). You must answer 4 of the 8 prompts.
When do CSU and UC schools open their applications to start applying?
October 1st
What is the main academic focus for UC campuses? hint: it's why you find more graduate programs, labs, and faculty publications at UC schools.
Research (instead of preparing students for careers)
What are the types of high school courses you can take that earn you an extra grade point when calculating your GPA?
Honors or AP courses
When is the last day you can submit your UC application?
November 30th
Which UC campus is the most widely applied to public university in the entire country?
UCLA
Letters of recommendation are required for CSU and UC applications. True or False?
False. (though some competitive programs may request one)
What is the date by which every admitted student must tell a college 'yes' or 'no'?
May 1st - Decision Day