Going To College In California

California is known for having many excellentyear of another approved Social Science. Keep in
institutes of higher education. From communitymind that in order to graduate from high school,
colleges to prestigious universities, there areCalifornians need to pass three years of approved
education options for all lifestyles and budgets. IfSocial Science courses.
you're looking to attend a college or university in theScience - Students wishing to enter UC must have
state of California, there are a few things to consider.taken and passed two years of Science including labs.
Community colleges are wonderful alternatives forThese two years can include Biology, Chemistry and
those who can't afford a four year university orPhysics. For entry into CSU, students must pass two
state college. If you'd like to take a year or two toyears of Science including one year of Biology and
save money or bring your grades up, considerone year of Physical Science with labs included.
enrolling in a community college for a couple of yearsForeign Language: Two years of the same foreign
until you're ready to transfer. If you want to learn alanguage is required for both UC and CSU, though
skill but would rather not spend four years or morethree years of the same foreign language is
pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher, you can earnrecommended to gain entry into UC.
an Associate's degree at one of California's fineVisual and Performing Arts - Only one year is
community colleges.required. Students can choose from dance, drama,
To gain entry into a community college, you'll need totheater, music or a visual art.
have received your high school diploma or a GeneralIn addition to the above requirements, students must
Equivalency Diploma (GED). Visit the college's websitetake and pass two years of Physical Education and
to download an application form or visit the school'sone year of an approved elective.
admissions office in person.Costs of the colleges and universities vary. To find
To attend one of California's universities, you'll haveout how much it will cost to attend school in
to complete a set of requirements before graduatingCalifornia, visit the school's website. Tuition isn't the
high school. Any student wishing to gain acceptanceonly expense, however. Also factor in the cost of
into the University of California or the California Statebooks, meals, housing and transportation. If cost is an
University, must pass the following courses:issue, you might be entitled to a scholarship, grant or
English: Four years of approved courses arefinancial aid. Your high school guidance counselor or
necessary for those wishing to apply to eitherthe school's admissions office is sure to have
university.information regarding which financial aid package is
Mathematics: Though four years are recommended,best for you. In fact, once you make the decision on
only three years including Algebra, intermediatewhether or not to attend college, your first visit
Algebra and Geometry, are necessary forshould be to your guidance counselor's office. She'll
admittance.advise you as to what is involved, let you know
Social Science: At least two years of Social Sciencewhich tests to take and when and offer you the
and History. For entry into UC, these courses shouldappropriate paperwork.
include one year of History OR one half year of USAttending school in California is a wonderful aspiration.
History and one half year of Civics or AmericanAs long as you work hard and meet all of the
Government, and one year of World History, Culturesnecessary requirements, there's no reason why you
and World Geography. For entry into CSU, it'sshouldn't be able to attend the college or university
required students pass one year of US History orof your choice.
one year of US History and US Government and one