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College & Post-Secondary Guide

College System Application Timeframe(s) Application Website SAT or ACT Requirement Subject Test Requirements Letters of Recommendations
UC System
October 1: begin your application
November 1-30: you may submit your application
www.universityofcalifornia.edu
Yes
 
November or December testing. Check individual campuses for specific details.
No
 
Check specific school & major for subject test recommendations
No
CSU System October 1-November 30 www.csumentor.edu
Yes
 
November or December testing. Check individual campuses for specific details.
No No
Private Colleges in California Varies
 
Note: Not all private schools use the Common Application
Yes Varies Yes
Private Schools out of California Varies
Check individual campus websites for Undergraduate Admissions or www.commonapp.org
 
 
Yes Varies Yes
Trade Schools Varies Check individual campus websites for Admissions information Varies No Varies
Community Colleges Spring of Senior Year
Check individual campus websites for local admissions at www.losrios.edu
 
Explore all California Community Colleges at www.californiacommunitycollege.cccco.edu
Not Required but Recommended No No
Military On going See school website for more information Varies No Varies
Be sure to check the individual campus websites regarding Undergraduate Admissions requirements for your campuses of interest.