ByMarjani Chidinma, CSU Los Angeles

University of CaliforniaCalifornia State University’sDifferences Admissions How to ApplyTips

1. Popularity

2. Athletic teams

3. Location

4. Student trends

4 years of English 3 years of Math (4 recommended) 2 years of U.S. History / Social Science 2 years of Science (3 recommended) 2 years of Foreign Language (3 recommended) 1 year of Visual Performing Arts 1 year of a College Preparatory

Elective

UC FACTS 10 campuses – only 9

open for undergraduates Target upper 12% of

high school students Minimum GPA is 3.0 Application criteria is

based upon: A-G Courses and GPA SAT Reasoning or ACT

with Writing SAT Subject Tests Extracurricular

Activities and Involvement

Personal Statement

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

Fall filing period is November 1–30

The University strongly encourages applicants to use the online application

Students must inform each campus of any changes to information reported on application

Students must respond to all inquiries for information from each campus

CSU CAMPUSES'

• Each Campus is unique (separately accredited)

• CSU campuses have distinct student populations and programs

“Learn by doing” Applied and Practical

www.csumentor.eduApplication Fee of $55.00/Fee WaiverApplications are accepted from

October 1st to November 30th

Majority of 4 year colleges require SAT or ACT for admission

• PSAT – Pre Scholastic Aptitude Test provides practice before SAT (test at high school in fall of 10th or 11th grade)

• PLAN – Provides practice before American College Test ACT (test at high school in 10th grade)

• SAT – CSU, UC, & Private College admission test for reading, writing, & math skills (test in 11th and/or 12th grade)

• SAT Subject Tests – UC & Private College admission subject tests and varies by college (test after course is completed)

• ACT – CSU, UC, & Private College admission test for English, reading, writing, math, & science skills (test in 11th and/or 12th grade)

MAINTAIN GOOD GRADES THROUGHOUT YOUR SENIOR YEAR

Most acceptance letters are provisional, meaning that your admission status can be affected by your senior year

Communicate with your counselors and your campus (es) admission department

TOUR THE CAMPUSES YOUR ARE INTERESTED IN. Begin compiling a list of

possible scholarships. Attend college fairs and

parent nights. Make contact with

university representatives.

Do not limit your choices. Take the SAT’s/ACT

early. Always meet the given

deadlines. Get familiar with college

prep and campus websites

Marjani ChidinmaOutreach and Recruitment ServicesCal State Los Angeles(323) 343-3388Web: www.calstatela.eduEmail: mchidinma@cslanet.calstatela.edu