College Application Deadlines

Community Colleges:

• Apply as soon as they open or before March 1st
• Apply online or hard copy if the deadline has passed
• For California Community Colleges, apply online: Apply CCC (For out-of-state schools, check their website)
• No transcripts or test scores needed
• No essay or application fee

California State Universities:

• Apply October 1 - November 30
• Apply online: CSU Mentor
• Transcript required
• SAT OR ACT required
• No application essay or additional information needed
• Application Fee: $55 or fee waiver

University of California:

• Application available starting August 1
• Apply August 1 - November 30 (Can't submit until November 1)
• Apply online: UC Application
• Transcript required
• SAT OR ACT required - 2 SAT Subject Exams recommended
• 4 Short Answer statements and activities, awards, volunteer service, and work experience needed
• Application fee: $70 or fee waiver

Private/Independent or Out of State Universities:

• Deadlines vary: Depending on Early Action, Early Decision, and Regular Decision
• Apply online: Common App, Coalition App, Universal College App, or on the school's website
• Need your transcript (usually sent by Ms. Barba)
• SAT OR Act usually required
• Personal statement, activities, awards, volunteer service, and work experience included with the application
• Need 2 letters of recommendation: One from Ms. Barba (counselor) and the other from an academic teacher
• Need Secondary School Report from Ms. Barba (counselor)
• Application Fee: Varies by school or fee waiver