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COLLEGE INFORMATION

CSU/UC App Deadline
Click on the link below to take virtual tours of a variety of colleges and learn about their admission requirements.
STATE CENTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (SCCCD)
Schools within SCCCD: Fresno City College, Clovis Community, Reedley College and Madera Community College Center
  • We are asking EVERY senior to apply to SCCCD during the Fall of their senior year.
    • #1- It's good practice to gain experience in completing an application 
    • #2- You need to set your self up with as many options as possible. 
  • FCC Senior Presentations will be made in senior English classes on 9/28.  
  • All seniors will apply during our Grizzly Application Fair on October 19, 2023 through Econ/Gov classes.
 
See Grizzly Application Information below. Please review the programs offered prior to the application day. 
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
APPLICATION WINDOW OPENS- OCT 1, 2023
  • All of the 23 colleges in the CSU system use the same application called Cal State Apply. 
  • Students can apply to a CSU if they have completed all of the requirements on the A-G list and they have a 2.5 GPA. Fresno State has reduced it's GPA requirement to a 2.0 as long as all A-G requirements are met.
  • The Cal State Apply application is open from October 1 - November 30.  
  • Fresno State is our local CSU and provides us with application and admissions assistance throughout the year.
    • CSU APPLICATION DAY - Wednesday, October 18th (Sign Ups Required)
    • Our FSU Student Ambassador, Alexandra Vasquez, will be in the Career Center to assist every other Friday throughout the year with the exception of Application Season (October/November). 
  • Admissions requirements and acceptance rates vary from school to school.
  • The CSU is no longer requiring the SAT or ACT, students will be admitted based on GPA only.
  • Students can apply during our application workshops being offered throughout October and November.
 
See CSU Application Workshop Information below. 
 
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
APPLICATION WINDOW OPENS- AUGUST 1, 2023
  • All 9 University of California campuses use the same application.
  • Students can apply to a UC if they have completed all of the requirement on the A-G list and they have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA in those classes.
  • The UC Application is now open but can only be submitted between October 1 and Nov. 30.
  • The UC Application requires students to write 4 short essays called Insight Questions.  We strongly recommend students start working on those NOW.
  • UC Admissions is a highly competitive process and admitted students usually exceed the minimum application requirements.
  • The UC is no longer requiring an SAT or ACT score.  They will use the other components of their application to determine admission.
  • UC eligible students are invited to attend workshops to assist them through the application process.  See the workshop dates below. 
 
SEE UPCOMING UC APP WORKSHOPS BELOW:
UC App WS
VISIT THE UC WEBSITES BELOW FOR ADMISSIONS EVENTS AND APPLICATION WORKSHOPS 
OTHER COLLEGES
  • If you are considering applying to other colleges within California or out of state, please consult the college website for application instructions.
  • Many colleges use www.commonapp.org to college student applications.
  • Students can receive help with Common App or other applications at any of our application fairs in October or November or by appointment with Mrs. Lynd.
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