Westmont High School College & Career Center

Guidelines-Basic College Req

	Univ of California (UC) Schools Apply Nov 1 - 30 Cal State Univ (CSU) Schools Apply Oct 1 - Nov 30 Private/Independent Schools Apply Nov 15 - Jan 15 Community College Apply May - July All Required Courses & Most Recommended Courses 'C' or Better A's / B's Majority All Required Courses C's or Better All Suggested Required Courses Passing Grade or Higher As & Bs For Selective Schools 18 Years Old, High School Graduation, GED Grades 10 & 11 3.0+ GPA Grades 10 & 11 2.0+ GPA Grades 9 thru 12 2.0+ GPA No Minimum GPA Required   Rigorous Academics AP/Honors Including Senior Year Good Academics Including Senior Year Rigorous Academics Including Senior Year If You Plan To Transfer To UC/CSU It Helps To Have Taken Algebra 2, 4 Years English & Science SAT or ACT Scores SAT II (two) Required   SAT or ACT (No SAT II's) SAT or ACT Some Require SAT II's No SAT or ACT   Extracurricular Summers Jobs, Activities, Community Service No Extracurriculars or Summer Experience For Admission 'Real Interest' Summers Extracurricular/Summer (very important)   No Extracurricular Or Summers Job Essay Required No Essay Essay Required (most) No Essay No Teacher Recommendations No Recommendations Teacher Recommendations Interviews Suggested No Recommendations