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Applying for College
Step 1: Complete the required college preparatory courses with a C or better.
UC/CSU A-G required courses
A. History/Social Science, 2 years required
B. English, 4 years required
C. Mathematics, 3 years required, 4 years recommended
D. Laboratory Science, 2 years required, 3 years recommended
E. Language other than English, 2 years required, 3 years recommended
F. Visual and Performing Arts, 1 year required
G. College Preparatory Elective, 1 year required
Mesa Verde High School UC Approved Courselist
If you intend to begin your college experience at a community college, plan to complete the UC/CSU course sequence. Doing this will help you avoid remedial community college courses that do not transfer to four year colleges.
Step 2: Take the appropriate entrance exams.
All colleges and universities require either the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT. The University of California and some very selective independent universities also require two SAT Subject Tests.
You should begin taking these exams in the spring of your junior year. All testing must be concluded by December of your senior year.
You can register for these exams online at the following sites:
SATs and the Collegeboard
ACT
Entrance exams are not required for community college.
Step 3: Research colleges to find the best school for you.
Most colleges maintain websites that provide information for prospective students. These sites are easily accessed with an online search.
Independent organizations also provide information on schools and programs. Links to a select group of these sites follows:
Princeton Review
US News and World Report
College Navigator
National Center for Education
Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities
Assist - search for majors and information on transferring from a community college
My College Guide
California Colleges - Check out the tools sections for a college matching program.
Step 4: Apply in the fall of your senior year.
Colleges prefer online applications. November 30th is the deadline for the UC and the CSU system. Independent colleges set their own deadlines, which run from November 30th to February 15th. Online applications are available at either the college's website or at the following sites:
California Community Colleges
CSU Mentor
University of California
Common Application for Independent Colleges
Step 5: Receive your letters of admission.
Colleges send out their letters of admission in the spring. May first is the most common deadline for students to accept one of the offers of admission.
All admission decisions are conditional on the successful completion of your senior year. Colleges may rescind admission to students who earn low grades in college preparatory classes during their senior year.
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