After High School
BALDWIN PARK HIGH SCHOOL
CEEB SCHOOL CODE
050225
POST-SECONDARY PROGRAM INFORMATION
California Community College System
The California Community Colleges is the largest system of higher education in the nation, with 2.1 million students attending 115 colleges. Our colleges provide students with the knowledge and background necessary to compete in today's economy. With a wide range of educational offerings, the colleges provide workforce training, basic courses in English and math, certificate and degree programs and preparation for transfer to four-year institutions.
To learn more visit: California Community Colleges
To apply visit: www.cccapply.org
For more information on our local community colleges click the links below or contact our college reps:
Megan Pennings - [email protected]
(626) 852-6471
Outreach Office - [email protected]
To support first time students through the Enrollment Process, Rio Hondo College has launched a new Get Started Page. https://www.riohondo.edu/get-started/first-time-student/
California State University System
The California State University (CSU), is the nation's largest comprehensive higher education system with 23 campuses including the local campuses of Cal State Los Angeles, Cal Poly Pomona, and Cal State Fullerton.
Each year, the university awards more than 120,000 degrees. CSU graduates are serving as leaders in the industries that drive California's economy, including business, agriculture, entertainment, engineering, teaching, hospitality, and healthcare.
To learn more visit: www2.calstate.edu
To apply visit: www2.calsate.edu/apply
The Fall 2024 application opens October 1, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. PST.
The application submission period is October 1 - November 30, 2023.
University of California
The University of California (UC) is the world's largest leading public research university system. With 10 campuses, 5 medical centers, and 3 national laboratories. Local campuses include UCLA, UC Irvine, and UC Riverside. Today, the UC system includes more than 238,000 students and more than 190,000 faculty and staff with more then 1.7 million alumni living and working around the world.
To learn more visit: www.universityofcalifornia.edu
To apply visit: https://apply.universityofcalifornia.edu
The Fall 2024 application opens August 1, 2023.
The application submission period is October 1 - November 30, 2023.
Private, Independent, and Out-of-State College & Universities
The Association of Independent California College and Universities (AICCU) serves as the statewide voice of independent higher education in California. The AICCU is comprised of 83 independent, nonprofit colleges and universities, which make up the Independent California College and Universities (ICCU) sector. AICCU institutions are located throughout the state with 26 main campuses located in Northern California and 56 main campuses located in Southern California. Local campuses include University of La Verne Azusa, Pacific University, Biola, Pomona College, USC, and more.
To learn visit: www.aiccu.edu or https://www.collegesimply.com/colleges/california/private-colleges/
To apply visit: www.commonapp.org ,www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!!
Many private/independent/out-of-state colleges use The Common Application (The Common App) or the Coalition Application.
Click here for a step-by-step tutorial.
Armed Forces
The U.S. Armed Forces are made up of the five armed services branches: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy. There are three general categories of military people: active duty (full-time soldiers and sailors), reserve & guard forces (usually work a civilian job, but can be called on to full-time military duty), and veterans and retirees (past members of the military).
To learn more visit: https://www.defense.gov/About/our-forces/
Air Force: www.af.mil
Army: www.army.mil
Coast Guard: www.uscg.mil
Marines: www.marines.mil
Navy: www.navy.mil
Apprenticeships
California Apprenticeship Programs
The Registered Apprenticeship system of training is unique in that it is the only formal, structured, and nationally recognized education and training program available that combines the two most common forms of career and occupational learning: classroom instruction and on-the-job training. Apprentices not only learn occupational skills in the classroom, their learning is expanded to include hands-on, paid, on-the-job training.
To learn more visit: www.calapprenticeship.org or www.apprenticeship.gov
Workforce Training Programs
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs, made up of three primary programs that each take a different approach to improving the lives and fostering civic engagement. Members commit their time, usually 10-12 months, to address critical community needs like increasing academic achievement, mentoring youth, fighting poverty, sustaining national parks, preparing for disasters, and more.
To learn more visit: www.nationalservice.gov
CA Conservation Corps
The California Conservation Corps program provides young men and women 18-25 years old with a year of paid service to the State of California. During their year of service, Corpsmembers work on environmental projects and respond to natural and man-made disasters (wildfires, floods, etc). Through this work, they gain skills and experience that lead to meaningful careers.
To learn more visit: www.ccc.ca.gov
Job Corps
Job corps is a no-cost education and career technical training program administered by the US Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16-24 improve the quality of their lives through career technical and academic training. Training is available in areas such as: Accounting Services, Corrections Officer, Culinary Arts, EMT, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Machining, Office Administration, Plumbing, Welding, etc.
To learn more visit: www.jobcorps.gov
SAT & ACT INFORMATION
California State University: In March 2022, the CSU Board of Trustees approved the removal of the SAT & ACT standardized tests from undergraduate admissions processes. This means that SAT and ACT scores will not be used for determining who gets admitted into the CSU. The eligibility index will uses an applicants’ high school GPA as the primary factor in the formula, but will incorporate secondary factors to replace the test scores. Applicants have the option to submit ACT & SAT Scores.
The University of California will not consider SAT or ACT test scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships. If you choose to submit test scores as part of your application, they may be used as an alternative method of fulfilling minimum requirements for eligibility or for course placement after you enroll.
If you currently qualify for free or reduced lunch, you are eligible for a limited number of SAT/ACT fee waivers during your junior and senior years. (Fee waiver not valid for late registration.) If you are eligible, please email Mrs. De Robles at [email protected] for an electronic fee waiver.
The school is issued only a limited number of fee waivers from both ACT and College Board. To send scores to multiple CSU campuses, use the CSU Mentor code: 3594.
To register for the ACT visit: www.act.org
To register for the SAT visit: www.collegeboard.org/sat
Be sure to take advantage of the preparation material and practice tests at www.act.org and www.collegeboard.org/sat.
Additional tips and resources:
- Khan Academy- Free and personalized test practice.
- SuperTutorTV: ACT, SAT, and College Prep on YouTube
- If you are strong in a subject, consider taking a SAT Subject Test! Check if your university/major has this requirement.
For a printable copy of test dates and a ACT/SAT comparison chart please download the PDF below.
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