College Admissions for California Students

College admissions guide for California students. UC system, CSU system, Cal Grant, and strategies for UCLA, Berkeley, Stanford.

1170

Average SAT (CA)

65%

College-going rate

Cal Grant A/B

State merit scholarship

Top Public Colleges in California

UC BerkeleyUCLAUC San DiegoUC DavisCal Poly SLO

Top Private Colleges in California

StanfordUSCCaltechPomona College

Frequently Asked Questions

How competitive is the UC system?

UCLA and UC Berkeley are the most selective UCs (8-12% acceptance). UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Irvine are competitive at 20-30%. UC Merced and UC Riverside are more accessible.

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