California Public Universities and Colleges

California Master Plan of Higher Education

California Master Plan for Higher Education - major features

 Summary:

• UC was designed for (but not limited to) top 9% of California students

• CSU was designed for (but not limited to) top 33% of California students

• California Community Colleges were designed for open access for all students

• Transfer Path: For every 2 first-time freshmen spots into UC/CSU, there is 1 space for California Community College transfer students.

University of California

UCs use a "comprehensive" or "holistic" review process through which a variety of factors are considered:grades, course choices, test scores (SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests,
AP, IB), extra-curricular activities, awards, the context of a student's life experiences and situation, opportunities available, and personal insight answers. 
For more details on this, go to How Applications are Reviewed.

• UC Admissions for California residents

• Campus Admission profiles for even more detailed data on UC campus admissions profiles

   

California State University

CSUs use an Admissions Index formula based on grades in CSU-approved courses, and SAT or ACT scores.  No additional information is asked for or allowed for in admissions, with exception of Cal Poly SLO which asks 4 straight forward questions on extra-curriculars and leadership.

• Cal State Apply - one stop for nearly all CSU admissions information

• Information on impacted campuses and majors in the CSU system

California Community Colleges

• Chancellor's Office general info for CA community colleges

• Associate Degrees for Transfer (into CSUs)