Senior Cheat Sheet for College Apps

Senior Cheat Sheet for College Applications

Application / FAFSA Deadlines:

UC Applications - November 30th, 2022

Cal State - November 30th, 2022

Out of State / Private - Varies depending on college

Community College - May 2023 (seniors apply after Jan 2023)

FAFSA (Cal Grant eligible) - March 2nd, 2023

CA Dream Act - March 2nd, 2023

Application Links:

UC - https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html

Cal State- https://calstate.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login

Common App (used for Out of State / Private): https://www.commonapp.org/

*When applying to ANY school, DO NOT USE YOUR MYTUSD EMAIL! Only use your PERSONAL email!

Financial Aid Applications Links:

FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

CA Dream Act (undocumented / dreamer residents): https://dream.csac.ca.gov/

UC application checklist:

Transcripts. Don't submit your transcripts to UC at this point but refer to them as you fill out the application to ensure the information you entered is accurate. *
*Test scores*. The SAT/ACT is optional for all freshman applicants for fall 2022. You may want to report the SAT/ACT along with any SAT Subject Tests, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, TOEFL or IELTS exams they have taken.
Personal Insight questions. Have your 4 personal insight questions ready and proofread for easy copy and paste.
Annual income for last year and the current year (your parents' if you're a dependent; your income if you're independent). This is optional unless you're applying for an application fee waiver or for the Educational Opportunity Program.
Social Security number, if you have one. We use this to match your application to things like your test score report, final transcript(s) and, if you're applying for financial aid, your Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Citizenship status. You must enter your country of citizenship (or "No Selection"). If your country of citizenship is outside the United States, you'll need to provide your immigration status and your visa type.
California Statewide Student ID (optional). Each K-12 student in California public schools is assigned an ID number. If it's not printed on your transcript, ask your counselor or registrar.
Credit card. If you prefer to pay by check, you can mail your payment.

Cal State application checklist:

Transcripts. Don't submit your transcripts to Cal State at this point but refer to them as you fill out the application to ensure the information you entered is accurate. *
*Test scores*. The SAT/ACT is optional for all freshman applicants for fall 2022. You may want to report the SAT/ACT along with any SAT Subject Tests, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, TOEFL or IELTS exams they have taken.
Annual income for last year and the current year (your parents' if you're a dependent; your income if you're independent). This is optional unless you're applying for an application fee waiver or for the Educational Opportunity Program.
Social Security number, if you have one. We use this to match your application to things like your test score report, final transcript(s) and, if you're applying for financial aid, your Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Citizenship status. You must enter your country of citizenship (or "No Selection"). If your country of citizenship is outside the United States, you'll need to provide your immigration status and your visa type.
California Statewide Student ID (optional). Each K-12 student in California public schools is assigned an ID number. If it's not printed on your transcript, ask your counselor or registrar.
Credit card. If you prefer to pay by check, you can mail your payment.

Common App application checklist:

Transcripts. Out of state colleges will require you to submit your transcripts for validation of grades. You can order your official transcript to send to the school of your choice by creating an account on parchment*
1. Click for link to Parchment
Common app personal essay. * This may or may not be an option that your college is requiring. Be prepared and if needed, make sure your essay is ready and proofread
Letter of recommendation. You will have an option to add your recommender to the common app account. Be sure to ask your recommender before putting their name and email.
1. Clink for link to Brag sheet that you provide to your recommender
*Test scores*. The SAT/ACT is optional for all freshman applicants for fall 2022. You may want to report the SAT/ACT along with any SAT Subject Tests, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, TOEFL or IELTS exams they have taken.
Annual income for last year and the current year (your parents' if you're a dependent; your income if you're independent). This is optional unless you're applying for an application fee waiver or for the Educational Opportunity Program.
Social Security number, if you have one. We use this to match your application to things like your test score report, final transcript(s) and, if you're applying for financial aid, your Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Citizenship status. You must enter your country of citizenship (or "No Selection"). If your country of citizenship is outside the United States, you'll need to provide your immigration status and your visa type.
California Statewide Student ID (optional). Each K-12 student in California public schools is assigned an ID number. If it's not printed on your transcript, ask your counselor or registrar.
Credit card. If you prefer to pay by check, you can mail your payment.

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