Which college is for you?

If you are a college resident, your parents have spent your lifetime supporting the California colleges. It's now your turn to get your money's worth. The California plan calls for three levels of institutions. The UCs are research institutions, meant to prepare students for graduate degrees. The CSUs are also four-year colleges and universities, but, with rare exceptions, do not offer doctoral degrees. And there are two-year, or community, colleges. These colleges have three basic purposes: vocational degrees, preparation for a four-year college, and enrichment. There are no bad choices! All of these offer fine teaching and vast opportunities.

University of California (UC)

http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/welcome.html

Here you will find an overview of all the campuses with links to each. Also, you ought to look at

the undergraduate admission information to aid in your planning.

California State University System

http://www.calstate.edu

Here you will find a listing of all the campuses with links to each. Also, you ought to look at admissions information and the online application.

California Community Colleges

http://www.ccco.edu/CommunityColleges/CommunityCollegeListings/tabid/949/Default.aspx

Here you will find a listing of all the public community colleges in California.

Finally, if none of the above options appeal to you, there are fine private colleges in California, just be aware that they might come with a high price tag. Here is a site where you can find a list of these colleges and a link to each:

http://csmp.ucop.edu/crlp/resources/postsecondary/private.html