1. Application Process

2. Application University of California Deadlines: Nov. 1 st - 30 th universityofcalifornia.edu/apply California State University Deadlines: Oct. 1 st - Nov. 30 th csumentor.edu

3. Application Private Colleges Deadlines: Varies by college Commonapp.org

4. Fees University of California –Fee: $70 per college –Fee Waiver: You can qualify for up to 4 free college applications –How to apply: Online application notifies you if you qualify

5. Fees California State University –Fees: $55 per college –Fee Waiver: You can qualify for up to 4 college applications –How to apply: Online application notifies you if you qualify

6. Fees Private Colleges –Fees: Varies by the college –Fee Waiver: College Board- SAT students NACAC- www.nacacnet.org/studentinfo/feewaiver/Pages/de fault.aspx

7. Transcripts Get a copy of your A-G transcript to use with your application If you are unsure what this is, see your counselor. Upon graduation, you are responsible for picking up your final transcript and mailing it out. (Buy delivery confirmation for added assurance your college received it)

8. Standardized Testing If you took the SAT or ACT, make sure you have listed the colleges you are interested in attending in your collegeboard profile. If you forget to do this, your test scores will not be submitted to the colleges.

9. Letters of Recommendation Get 2-3 letters, check your college for exact requirements Ask teachers, and counselors weeks in advance (give weekly reminders) Don’t wait until the last minute!

10. Personal Statements Pick a topic you’re passionate about. Engage your reader from the first sentence. How has this topic impacted you? Revise your paper! Remember, this is the time to brag about yourself, how did your life experiences make you a better person!