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College Information
Why is college important? Among other reasons:
- Many jobs require a college degree
- College graduates earn more on average than those who aren't college graduates
- College will expose you to new opportunities and cultures
- College can help you prepare for the "real world"
Even if you're not a senior, it is important to start thinking about your path to college.
How can you get ready? Colleges consider a variety of factors when making admissions decisions, including:
- Classes you took in high school
- GPA
- Test Scores
- Extracurricular activities
- Life experiences
Many of these things are affected by things that happen before your senior year. To help you keep track of everything, start an Individual Academic Plan. CaliforniaColleges.edu can help you do this online. The earlier you start planning for college, the more options you'll have when it's time to start applying!
Use the links to the left for information about classes, testing, scholarships, and more.
Important Dates
The Fall 2010 application filing period for the University of California is November 1-30, 2009. Go to the UC's Admissions website for more information.
The Fall 2010 priority application filing period for the California State University system is from October 1-November 30, 2009. Due to the current budget situation, it is VERY important to submit your application during this period, as many schools may not accept applications after this time. Go to CSU Mentor for more information .