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Ready for your next challenge?
The UC application is now open.
Get your UC application in by November 30, and take the first step toward a UC degree.
Step by step instructions for CSU applications found HERE
Class of 2022!
CSU Fall 2022 applications will be accepted beginning October 1, 2021 at 6:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time.
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Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
The CSU’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides admission, academic and financial support services to historically underserved students throughout California.
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Not ready to attend a four year university right after graduating high school?
Check local community colleges.
COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN CALIFORNIA
There are 116 community colleges in California offering programs from certificate programs to transfer to a four year college or university. The admissions requirement is for a student to have a high school diploma or be 18 years old.
Explore this website to find any community college in California and what programs they offer:
Application: https://www.cccapply.org/en/apply
You will need letter of recommendation for the following:
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Scholarships
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From Counselor/school official
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Teachers
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Community member ( preferably someone you completed community service with)
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Private Universities (QuestBridge, Common app)
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Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Request letter of recommendation minimum of a month prior to your application due date, but the earlier you ask, the better.
Remember that teachers who teach seniors and counselors get a lot of requests for letters of recommendation. Not to mention, a really good, thorough letter of recommendation for college is time consuming to write. Give them a fair heads up.