申请步骤
申请加州大学需要哪些材料？
1) 官方成绩单
在提交成绩单给大学之前，请咨询专业辅导人员，以确保您所填写的信息准确无误。
2) 英文考试成绩
UC和CSU校区在录取和奖学金决策中不考虑SAT或ACT成绩。如果您选择提交这些成绩，它们可能作为备选，用于满足入学资格的最低要求或课程安排。考试成绩并非必需，但可能会影响申请。
3) 个人陈述
辅导员会帮助你起草和修改文章，让它变得清晰而有力。
4)年收入信息
如果您是受抚养人，则需要提供您父母的信息；如果您是独立申请者，则需要提供您自己的收入信息。这仅在申请豁免申请费或教育机会计划时才是必需的，否则是可选的。
5) 工卡号
此信息将会用来申请您的考试成绩报告以及您的联邦学生资助（如果您需要申请财政援助）
6) 公民身份状态
您必须要填写你是那个国家的公民（或者不做选择）如果您不是美国公民， 您需要提供能证明您身份的相关证件
7) 学生号码
每位加州公立学校的K-12学生在校期间都被分配了一个学生证号。如果您的成绩单上没有显示出来，请向您的辅导员或就读学校询问。
8) 信用卡信息
如果您选择使用支票付款，您可以通过邮寄方式支付。
大学申请时间表
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11年级申请时间表
提前规划，确认11年级的时间表上面所有重要的日期、截止日期和其他关键信息，为大学申请做好充分的准备！
冬季
11 年级
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开始安排春季测试日程，查找重要测试（如ACT和SAT）的注册截止日期和具体时间。
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确保参与多项课外活动，学院喜欢多元化的学生。尝试专注于某一学科以突显个人特色，比如音乐作曲、辩论、数学竞赛等。
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开始参观本地感兴趣的大学。
秋季
11th Grade Year
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与学校规划师会面，确定应该选修哪些课程，为升大学做好准备。
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查看你的在校表现，包括GPA、考试成绩和课外活动等来确定可以申请的大学。务必了解每所大学，比较其优缺点。
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你选择的大学应该对你潜在的专业有很高的评价，例如，如果你希望获得计算机科学学位，麻省理工学院或加州理工学院是很好的选择。
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如果你不确定自己感兴趣的职业是什么，可以参加职业能力评估测试（ASVAB），帮助你精简的职业范围。
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10月份参加PSAT考试。这是一个练习SAT考试的好机会，同时也让你有资格参加国家优秀奖学金计划。
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开始考虑大学财务问题。作为一个家庭讨论，并确定是否需要财政援助。
Spring
11th Grade Year
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Take SAT or ACT practice tests. There are prep books that can help you see what it is like to take a test from start to finish.
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Speak to your counselor about possible scholarship opportunities. Scholarships can help you significantly with college expenses.
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Make sure to set up your senior class schedule in a way that will be successful during your college applications. Consider honors and AP courses to give make your application more appealing.
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Compile a list of people in your life (teachers, mentors, coaches, boss) whom you would like recommendations and contact them. Asking them early can help beat the rush from others later on.
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Plan out your summer. Summer work such as job opportunities, internships, and volunteer work, can all look appealing on a college application and should be something you consider.
Summer
11th Grade Year
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Start visiting colleges that you are considering seriously if you haven’t already. Research your ten top options and plan trips to see the campuses.
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Consider taking summer classes either from your high school or an accredited college. This can enhance your transcripts and increase your chances of getting into the college of your choosing.
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Request applications from the colleges you wish to apply to and start working on them. This process may take some time and starting early can help set you up for success.
12th Grade Timeline
Maximize your chances of getting into the college of your dreams with our comprehensive 12th grade timeline, including all the essential dates, deadlines, and tips you need to succeed in your college applications
Winter
12th Grade Year
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Keep photocopies as you finish and send your applications and essays.
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Have your high school send a transcript — it is sent separately by mail to colleges if you apply online to colleges.
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Give the correct form to your counselor if the college wants to see second-semester grades.
Fall
12th Grade Year
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Narrow your list of colleges to between five and ten. Meet with a counselor about your college choices and, if you haven’t done so yet, download college applications and financial aid forms. Plan to visit as many of these colleges as possible.
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Create a master list or calendar that includes:
Tests you’ll take and their fees, dates, and registration deadlines
College application due dates
Required financial aid application forms and their deadlines (aid applications may be due before college applications)
Other materials you’ll need (recommendations, transcripts, etc.)
Your high school’s application processing deadlines
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Ask a counselor to help you request a fee waiver if you can’t afford application or test fees.
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Take the SAT® one more time: Many seniors retake the SAT in the fall. Additional course work since your last test could help you boost your performance. Plus you already know what to expect on test day.
Be sure to have your SAT scores sent to the colleges you’re applying to.
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Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): To apply for most financial aid, you’ll need to complete the FAFSA. Oct. 1 is the first day you can file the FAFSA.
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Complete the CSS PROFILE®: PROFILE is an online application used by certain colleges and scholarship programs to determine eligibility for their aid dollars.
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Prepare early decision/early action or rolling admission applications as soon as possible. Colleges may require test scores and applications between Nov. 1 and Nov. 15 for early decision admission.
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Ask a counselor or teacher for recommendations if you need them. Give each teacher or counselor an outline of your academic record and your extracurricular activities. For each recommendation, provide a stamped, addressed envelope and any college forms required.
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Write first drafts and ask teachers and others to read them if you’re submitting essays. If you’re applying for early decision, finish the essays for that application now.
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Complete at least one college application by Thanksgiving.
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Ask counselors to send your transcripts to colleges. Give counselors the proper forms at least two weeks before the colleges require them.
Spring
12th Grade Year
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Keep active in school. If you are waitlisted, the college will want to know what you have accomplished between the time you applied and the time you learned of its decision.
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Visit your final college before accepting. You should receive acceptance letters and financial aid offers by mid-April. Notify your counselor of your choice. If you have questions about housing offers, talk to your counselor or call the college.
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Inform every college of your acceptance or rejection of the offer of admission and/or financial aid by May 1. Colleges cannot require your deposit or your commitment to attend before May 1. Talk to your counselor or adviser if you have questions.
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Send your deposit to one college only.
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Take any AP® Exams. Show what you’ve learned in your AP classes. A successful score could even earn you credit, advanced placement, or both in college.
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Waitlisted by a college? If you intend to enroll if you are accepted, tell the admission director your intent and ask how to strengthen your application.
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Need financial aid? Ask whether funds will be available if you’re accepted.
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Work with a counselor to resolve any admission or financial aid problems.
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Ask your high school to send a final transcript to your college.
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Review your financial aid awards: Review your financial aid awards: Not all financial aid awards are the same, so it’s important to choose the aid package that’s best for you and your family. Be sure to note what you have to do to continue receiving financial aid from year to year, and how your aid might change in future years.
Summer
12th Grade Year
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Enjoy your summer before starting college. You have worked hard to make it to this point so go ahead enjoy the summer, you've earned it!
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Consider taking an internship. Don't want to take a break this summer? Keep your mind sharp and take an internship that can help you toward your future career. This can help to make future connections after you graduate.
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Prepare for your upcoming fall semester at your accepted college. Your college experience is coming soon, so be sure to prepare by:
choosing and registering for your fall smester classes
meeting up with your college counselor to go over all details
memorizing the college campus map so you know where to go the first day
taking care of all the financials, to ensure that you're not dropped from classes