Community College (CC)
Cal State University (CSU)
University of California (UC)
Private Universities
Wild Card
100

What is one requirement to attend a CC?

1. Be 18 years or older

OR

2. Have a high school diploma or GED

100

Total Number of Cal States

23

100

What is the minimum GPA you need to apply to a UC?

3.0 GPA

100

How many private universities are there in California?

Over 80+

100
When are UC and CSU college applications due?

November 30th

200

How many CC are there in California?

116

200

True or False: You can earn your Bachelor's Degree at a CSU

TRUE

200

Total number of undergraduate UC campuses

9

200

True or False: ALL Private Universities have the same GPA requirement

False, the GPA requirement varies per school. It is important you research the GPA requirement for the school you're interested in applying to

200

True or False: There is a GPA requirement to attend a Community College

False, there is NO GPA requirement
300

What degrees/ services can you obtain at a CC?

Associate Degrees, Vocational/Certificate programs, and Associate Degree for Transfer

300

Name at least 2 requirements to apply to a CSU?

2.5 GPA, Complete A-G courses with a "C" or better, high school diploma

300

What is the number of years it takes to get an undergraduate degree?

Approximately 4 years

300

How many years does it take to get a degree?

2 years or 4 years

300

What Academic Advisor attended college for free?

Ms. Montoya. Financial Aid paid for her entire college and she received a scholarship from the college (UC Irvine).

400

True or False: You can earn your Bachelor's Degree at a CC

False

400

True or False: The minimum GPA you can have to apply for a CSU is 3.0

False, you need at least a 2.5 GPA!

400

What are the requirements to apply to a UC?

3.0 GPA, High School Diploma, Complete 11 of A-G Courses with ā€œCā€ or better, Extracurricular/Volunteer Activities Awards Summary, Personal Insight Questions (PIQs)

400

True or False: Private Universities do not require an SAT or ACT test score.

It depends! Some private universities are requiring an SAT/ ACT test score, other are not. It is important to research the individual school you are interested in applying to to see if it is required.

400

True or False: You are currently working on completing your A-G course requirements right now.

True. Many, almost all of the classes you are currently taking are an A-G and will work towards fulfilling the required years you need to complete.

500

What is the Community College closest to South Gate?

East Los Angeles College

500

What is one degree you offered at a CSU?

Bachelors Degrees (BA/BS) Masters Degrees (MA/MS) Doctoral Degrees (Ph.D./Ed.D.) Professional Degrees (M.D.)

500

Name at least 3 UCs

Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, San Francisco

500

Name at least one private university in California

Chapman University, Mount Saint Mary's College, Whittier College, Pepperdine University, University of Southern California (USC), Loyola Marymount University

500

What Academic Advisor got accepted to two 4-year universities but decided to go to a community college instead?

David Ortega. 

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