Choosing Colleges

College Search Links

The College Board: Try CB's College MatchMaker to find colleges that match your goals and interests.  Create an account to save your searches.


Peterson's College Planner: Peterson's college database is available along with test prep and career info.


CaliforniaColleges.edu: If you plan to attend college in California, this site is a great home-base for college and career planning.  Create a portfolio to store info  that helps make college applications and career searches easier.  

See your Advisor for other useful sites...

Deciding where to go to college is one of the hardest decisions high school students make.  Your advisor can help you find the right one based on what you want from your education.  To get started, check out the "College Search Links" and share what you have found with your advisor.


Many students want to stay in California.  There are about four different types of colleges in California with varying requirements for admission.  They are:

California Community Colleges (CCC)

California State University (CSU)

University of California (UC)

Private Colleges and Universities

Vocational or Proprietary Schools

California State University (CSU)

The California State University (CSU)is the country's largest four-year university system with 23 campuses located throughout the state of California. CSU campuses are known for their focus on…

University of California (UC)

The University of California (UC)system includes ten campuses that award Baccalaureate, Masters, and Doctorate degrees, as well as professional degrees such as law and medicine.   

Admissionis very…

Private College and Universities

Private colleges and universities offer a wide range of degrees and certificates up to the doctoral level as well as professional degrees such as law and medicine. These schools are diverse in…

Vocational or Proprietary Schools

Vocational/proprietary schools primarily offer certificates or Associate of Arts degrees. They are designed for students who are interested in a particular career or trade. Admission requirements…

California Community Colleges (CCC)

California Community Colleges award occupational certificates and Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees. They also provide transfer programs to UC, CSU, and other colleges and…

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Last Updated 07.07.08