TYPES OF SCHOOLS (Safety, Target, Reach)
UCs
CSUs
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100

This type of school is highly selective. Your academic profile is at the lower end or below the college's range.

What is a REACH school?

100

Minimum GPA to apply to UCs

What is 3.0?

100

Minimum GPA to apply to CSUs

What is 2.5?

100

Ms. Christina attended this university for undergrad.

What is UC Berkeley?

200

This type of school has a very good chance of being accepted into. Your academic profile is within the college's average range

What is a TARGET school?

200

Unlike the UC system, CSUs typically do not require this part of the college application.

What is the personal statement/essay/PIQ?

200

There are this many undergraduate campuses in the University of California system.

What is 9?

200

This is the largest planet in our solar system.

What is Jupiter?

300

This type of school has a very strong chance of being accepted into. Your academic profile exceeds the college's average range.

What is a SAFETY school?

300

This CSU campus' mascot is a Gator.

What is San Francisco State University?

300

This UC campus is the most competitive UC.

What is UCLA?

300

Ms. Christina attended this high school.

What is Pinole Valley HS?

400

True or False: You should only apply to dream schools.

What is FALSE?

400

This CSU campus, located in Northern California’s capital, is known for programs in government and public policy.

What is Sacramento State (or CSU Sacramento)?

400

This is the only UC campus located in the Central Valley and the newest in the system.

What is UC Merced?

400

Beyoncé was a member of this famous girl group before launching her solo career.

What is Destiny's Child?

500

This type of school often has low acceptance rates, sometimes under 10%, even for top students.

What is a REACH school?

500

This Southern California CSU is famous for its proximity to Disneyland and strong business and education programs.

What is CSU Fullerton?

500

This coastal UC is famous for its beachside location, marine biology program, and mascot—the banana slug.

What is UC Santa Cruz?

500

Ms. Christina will be attending this university for graduate school.

What is the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (UMich)?