Know Your Schools
Getting in
Money and Deadlines
100

Which system has 9 undergraduate campuses?

The UC System

100

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

100

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

200
Which system has 23 campuses and is known for career-focused degrees?

The CSU system

200

What is the minimum number of years you have to take Math for A-G eligibility?

3 years, though 4 is recommended

200

What is California's version of FAFSA for undocumented students who don't qualify for federal aid?

California Dream Act Application

300

Which type of school lets you earn a 2 year degree and then transfer to a CSU or UC?

a community college

300
What are the essay prompts called that UC requires for their application?

PIQ's (personal insight questions).  You must answer 4 of the 8 prompts.

300

When do CSU and UC schools open their applications to start applying?

October 1st

400

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)

400

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

400

When is the last day you can submit your UC application?

November 30th

500

Which UC campus is the most widely applied to public university in the entire country?

UCLA

500

Letters of recommendation are required for CSU and UC applications.  True or False?

False. (though some competitive programs may request one)

500

What is the date by which every admitted student must tell a college 'yes' or 'no'?

May 1st - Decision Day