College Admission
Learn everything you need to know about transferring to a 4 Year College from High School.
High School Timelines
Senior Year Timeline
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4-Year High School Timeline
Freshman Year: 9th Grade
Schedule an appointment with high school/college counselor
Make an academic plan for 9th - 12th grade using A-G list
A-G requirement guide
Explore extracurricular involvements
Sophmore Year: 10th Grade
Do well in A-G classes, GPA counts!
Begin taking honors courses, if applicable.
Continue involvement
Take the PSAT exam
Explore college campuses
Junior Year: 11th Grade
Take academically challenging courses such as AP/IB
Pursue leadership opportunities
Start drafting personal statements for college applications
Tour college campuses; virtual or live.
Confirm A-G requirements with counselor
Senior Year: 12th Grade
Apply to college in Fall semester
Continue to take challenging courses
Continue drafting personal statements.
Do well in classes; FINISH STRONG!
Meet provisions of Admissions; meet all deadlines.
Check personal email continuously
Complete Financial Aid (FAFSA or DREAM Act) application
Apply for scholarships
Admission Requirements
High School Courses
Complete the required high school courses with grades of “C-” or better (prior to your high school graduation date.)
A list of approved courses can be found at ucop.edu/agguide
Graduate
Earn a high school diploma, or equivalent.
In additon to the requirements above, certain universities have their own requirements. You can learn more about using the buttons below.