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The Four Systems

The Four College Systems Of California

The University of California (UCs)

  • There are 9 undergraduate schools.
  • Students must fulfill the A-G Requirements with a "C" or better.  Students are expected to also take the "recommended" courses.
  • You must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better.
  • You must take the SAT or ACT with a "corresponding" score to your GPA.
  • You must submit a personal statement and/or essay.
  • You must have graduated High School

 

The California State University

  • There are 23 undergraduate schools.
  • Students must fulfill the A-G Requirements with a "C" or better.
  • You must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or better.
  • You must take the SAT or ACT with a "corresponding" score to your GPA.
  • You must submit a personal statement and/or essay for EOP but not necessarily for the application.  You should!
  • You must have graduated High School.
  • Students from the local area are given "priority" to their local CSU: CSU Los Angeles, CSU Northridge and CSU Domingues Hills

 

The Community College System

  • Must be 18 or have graduated from high school.
  • Students can then transfer to a 4-year and finish off their Bachelor's.

 

Private Schools

  • Private universities have similar requirements to the UCs and CSUs.
  • Usually requires a personal statement
  • Some may ask for letters of recommendation (like USC for example)
  • Private art/music/dance may have different requirements from UCs and CSUs
  • Usually requires an audition or portfolio
  • Many use the "Common App" application system to apply.