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Virtual College Fair Hosted by River City High School and NOVVA
A Live Online Event that connects you to top universities and colleges from all over the World
Here is what you can expect from this event:
- - Speak via audio/video with admission counselors
- - Search for universities based on your preferences
- - Get detailed information and imediate answers
- All that, from the comfort of your home.
College Corner
uc Davis admission visit
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 2:30 PM
West Sacramento College Promise Program
University & College Accountability Network (U-CAN)
Find the College That's Right for You . . .
Choosing to go to college is one of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime. Selecting the college that best fits your intellectual, professional, and extracurricular interests; values and personality; and financial circumstances is crucial to academic success.
More than ever, as tuition costs continue to grow, families are focused on getting the best value for their dollar. The first step is finding the right information to make the right college choice.
U-CAN Explore the profiles of hundreds of private, nonprofit colleges and universities:
- Browse all U-CAN profiles - by institution name, state, or affiliation/mission.
- Try Advanced Search - and sort institutions by any of 17 criteria.
- View all current U-CAN participating colleges and universities in a full screen map.
About the California College Guidance Initiative
The California College Guidance Initiative manages CaliforniaColleges.edu, the state of California’s official college and career planning platform, which is free to all California educators, students, and families.
The Initiative is a nonprofit, funded in part by the state of California, that partners with school districts across the state to advance local college and career readiness goals. Learn more about the Initiative’s mission, goals, and approach.
How Can High School Students Use CaliforniaColleges.edu?
The platform provides high school students the tools to match their interests and skills to postsecondary college and career opportunities. They can take career assessments and use search tools to develop college, major, and career lists, write goals and journals, track activities, and read a variety of age-appropriate content to develop and expand their knowledge on all college, career, and financial aid planning topics. Students can also launch Cal State Apply, CCCApply, and FAFSA.
The Common Application
The Common Application is a not-for-profit, member organization committed to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process.
UC APPLICATION DATES & DEADLINES
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November 1 - 30 Submit your UC application (all applications must be submitted online) |
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March 1
Notification of fall admission decisions begins
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March 2 Submit your FAFSA or Dream Act application |
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Mid March - May 1
View admissions notification online |
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May 1 Freshmen: Submit Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) |
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June 1 Transfers: submit Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) |
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Late September Instruction begins |
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July 1
For students admitted for fall: Final, official transcripts must be sent to the campus admissions office. Transcripts must be postmarked or electronically submitted on or before July 1.
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July 15
Official AP, IB examination results must be sent to the campus admissions office. Test scores must be postmarked or electronically submitted on or before July 15.
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UC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Our admission guidelines are designed to ensure you are well-prepared to succeed at UC.
If you're interested in entering the University of California as a freshman, you'll have to satisfy these requirements:
- Complete a minimum of 15 college-preparatory courses (a-g courses) with a letter grade of C or better, with at least 11 courses finished prior to the beginning of your last year of high school.
The 15 courses are:
a. History
2 years
b. English
4 years
c. Mathematics
3 years
2 years
e. Language other than English
*or equivalent to the 2nd level of high school instruction2 years*
1 year
g. College-preparatory elective
(chosen from the subjects listed above or another course approved by the university)1 year
- Earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better (3.4 if you're a nonresident) in these courses with no grade lower than a C. Learn how to calculate the UC freshman GPA »
- Meet the examination requirement by taking the ACT Plus Writing or SAT with Essay by December of your senior year. We don't require SAT Subject Tests, but certain programs on some campuses recommend them, and you can use subject tests to satisfy the "a-g" requirements listed above.
cHOOSING A COLLEGE
- How much does it cost to attend?
- What area of study are you planning to pursue?
- How important is the size of the school?
- Does your child want to stay in-state or out-of-state?
- What is your child looking for in the school culture?
& DEADLINES
Find out which CSU campuses are currently accepting applications, which majors are
open or closed, and read any notices from the campus(es) you’re interested in.
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June 1 - June 30 |
Spring: |
August 1 - August 31 |
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October 1 - November 30 *Extended to Dec. 4th in 2020 |
Please note: This information is subject to change. If you need more detailed information, please contact the campus admissions office directly.
SACRAMENTO CITY COLLEGE
OFFICE HOURS:
Wednesdays from 3:30 -5:00PM & Thursdays from 11:30AM-1:00PM
Get Help with Applications, eServices,
Financial Aid, Password Recovery, and
General Support!
Zoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/SCC-Office-Hours
Password: SCC
LOS RIOS COMMUNITY COLLEGES
February 1 - Los Rios applications available online for Fall 2021 enrollment
UCLA UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION Visit their website http://ucla.edu
FAFSA - get money for college
Complete the FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form to apply for financial aid for college, career school, or graduate school.
SACRAMENTO CITY COLLEGE SESI PROGRAM
Program Description
The SESI program focuses on Latinx and low-income students that are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Our program prides itself on creating a sincere solid sense of family so our students feel welcomed. We have dedicated counselors, peer mentors, STEM industry field trips, assistance with books and tutoring that is available to our SESI participants. SESI is focused on helping students transition from high school to college and ultimately program completion, earn a STEM Certificate/ Associates Degree and/or transfer to a CSU or UC.