College 101

Boron High School Code (aka CEEB Code) : 050360

 

Applying to a UC campus

Dates and Deadlines: Watch for DEADLINES. The UC application makes no exceptions due to several thousands of applications needed to be processed.

http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/dates-deadlines/index.html

 The UC "Personal Insight Questions"

A great worksheet to help you get started and organize your thoughts

Download Worksheet

 

Applying to a California State University

https://www2.calstate.edu/apply

Cal State Apply Applicant Help Center

https://help.liaisonedu.com/Cal_State_Apply_Applicant_Help_Center

 

Common Application

With over 800 colleges and universities around the nation and world, the Common App is a easy way to manage your application process. Below are instructional videos to help you navigate through your application through the Common App.

"Creating a First Year Common App Account" Step 1-https://youtu.be/hK0DOEqEgBM

"Searching for and Adding Colleges" Step 2- https://youtu.be/x6-P-Pbd8FI

"Completing the Profile Section" Step 3- https://youtu.be/6Ox_oDbAyhc

"Completing the Family Section" Step 4- https://youtu.be/81rlUZG4PHI

"Completing the Education Section" Step 5- https://youtu.be/8wWoaVr1__4

"Completing the Testing Section" Step 6- https://youtu.be/xIkjsHlhWMw

"Completing the Activities Section" Step 7- https://youtu.be/C6830smoMvM

"Completing the Writing Section" Step 8- https://youtu.be/eBB7hdHn8V8

"Completing the FERPA Release Authorization" Step 9- https://youtu.be/86QT_Gwn4ZA

"Intro to the Recommendation Process" Step 10- https://youtu.be/LljaIgSa_Xw


FAFSA INFORMATION: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa