College & Career Center

The mission of the College and Career Center is to help students prepare for life after high school. Our vision is to be inclusive and supportive of all students who want to pursue higher education or take steps toward beginning their career.

We are located in room 801, near the main entrance on Jackrabbit Lane, and are open Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm. We look forward to helping you plan your future.

COLLEGE REPS VISIT POLY

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CSU & UC

A - G COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Calculate GPA using only "a-g" approved courses taken after grade 9

Requirements	California State University(CSU)	University of California(UC)
Minimum GPA	2.0	3.0
On-Line Application	APPLY HERE	APPLY HERE
Application Opens	October 1st	August 1st
Deadline	November 30^th	November 30^th

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Requirements	California State University(CSU)	University of California(UC)
Subject	Students must complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.
A) History/Social Science	2 years including one year of US History	2 years: US History and Modern World History
B) English	4 years of English	4 years of English
C) Mathematics	3 years of math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2)	3 years of math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, one year beyond Algebra 2) 4 years recommended
D) Laboratory Science	2 years of laboratory science (including one year of physical science and one year of biological science; one of which must be from the “d” subject area with the other from either “d” or “g”)	2 years of laboratory science (including at least two of the three core disciplines of biology, chemistry, and physics; both from the “d” subject area. One year can be interdisciplinary science from area "d" 3 years are recommended
E) Language other than English	2 years of language other than English	2 years of language other than English. 3 years recommended
F) Visual & Performing Arts	1 year of visual and performing arts
G) College Prep. Elective	1 year elective chosen from any of the areas on the approved A-G course list.
*Required “a-g” courses* must be completed with a grade of C or better. Courses in which grades of D are earned must be repeated, EXCEPT in the areas of math and world language, where grades of D in the first semester can be validated by successful completion of the second semester with grades of C or higher. *STEM*: students planning to major in science (including medical fields), technology, engineering and math

PRIVATE & OUT OF STATE COLLEGES

APPLYING TO PRIVATE & OUT OF STATE COLLEGES

Important guidelines for applying to private and out of state colleges and universities:

1. Be aware of deadlines. Check with their literature and websites for applications deadlines. Some universities such as USC have a two-process application with deadlines for both parts.

2. Do not apply last minute. The majority of the applications will include essays, letters of recommendations from teachers, and a letter of recommendation from your counselor. For your counselor, you would need to give a minimum of three weeks’ notice before the letter is due.

3. Review the following common terminologies associated with private colleges:

Selective	Selective involves the use of academic criteria which are evaluated within the guidelines of minimum standards. Considered might be qualitative measures and non-academic selection, which increases with the selectivity of the application. Considered might be academic record, test scores, activities, awards, leadership, etc. Believe it or not, there is no set range for selectivity. Admission might be 14% or 85%, meaning that they admit 85% of the students who apply.
Early Action	Early Action permits the student to apply to an institution of preference and receive a decision well in advance of the normal response dates in the spring. The candidate is NOT committed to enroll at that particular institution. Students may apply to other colleges. Institution will notify the applicant of the decision within a reasonable and clearly stated period of time. Student will not be required to make a commitment prior to May 1, but is encouraged to apply earlier. Advantage: If a student is accepted, he/she is not obligated to attend.
Early Decision	This is the term used to describe the application process in which a commitment is made by the student to the institution, that, if admitted, the student will enroll. Only a student who can make a deliberate and well-reasoned first choice decision should apply under an Early Decision plan because the institution will require a non-refundable deposit well before May 1, the national reply date. Students may apply to other colleges but may have only one Early Decision application pending at any time. Institution will notify the applicant of the decision within a reasonable and clearly stated period of time after the Early Decision deadline. If admitted, the student will enroll UNLESS aid award is inadequate. Immediately upon acceptance of offer, student will withdraw all other applications and make no subsequent applications. Advantages: Students learn EARLY in their senior year about their college choice. Students need to have their entire testing profile completed early, be aggressive about visiting colleges, and be VERY organized about their college search process.
Rolling	Rolling admissions means that the institution processes applications and makes decisions as the applications become complete. There is no deadline, or a late deadline. Applicants are notified continuously.

Independent Colleges and Universities

Filing periods vary with most beginning in January.
Most have requirements comparable to the CSU/UC system.
Some require SAT or ACT.
AICCU: to search for independent colleges and universities in California.
NAICU: to search for independent colleges and universities across the nation.
Common APP: common applications for many selective independent colleges and universities across the nation.

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LBCC

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IDE CHECKLIST

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INDIV. DUAL ENROLLMENT HOW TO APPLY

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HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES

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COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Local Community Colleges

Name	Address	Phone
Cerritos College	11110 Alondra Blvd. Norwalk, CA 90650-6269	(562) 860-2451
Compton Community Educational Center	1111 East Artesia Blvd. Compton, CA 90221-5393	(310) 900-1600
Cypress College	9200 Valley View St. Cypress, CA 90630-5897	(714) 484-7000
El Camino Community College	16007 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA 90506	(310) 532-3670
Golden West Community College	15744 Golden West St. Huntington Beach, CA 92647	(714) 892-7711
Long Beach City College	4901 East Carson St. Long Beach, CA 90808-1706	(562) 938-4353
Los Angeles Community College	855 N Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90029	(323) 953-4000
Orange Coast College	2701 Fairview Rd. Costa Mesa CA 92628-5005	(714) 432-0202
Saddleback Community College	28000 Marguerite Pkwy. Mission Viejo, CA 92692	(949) 582-4500
For more information on other California community colleges please visit: www.cccco.edu

Requirement:	Be a high school graduate (diploma, satisfactory CHSPE) 18 years of age or older
Skill Certificate/Certificate of Completion	Focusing on skill development to prepare you for entry-level employment Examples: Computer Animation, Child Development, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy
Associate's Degree (AA or AS)	Highest degree you can earn. Must complete the following requirements: Major Requirements, Math, Reading, Writing & Health and Wellness Proficiency Requirements; and General Education Requirements.
Transfer	After completing a minimum of 60 credits with a minimum 2.0, you are eligible to transfer as a Junior to a four-year college or university.

TESTING

SAT FEE WAIVER - APPLY HERE

ACT FEE WAIVER - APPLY IN CCC, 801, or DOWNLOAD APP BELOW

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College Admission Tests

Students applying to 4 year universities have had to take either the SAT or ACT exam for admission purposes. In 2020, the CSU and UC system decided not to use these exams for admission purposes. Though more college and universities are "test optional" for admissions, some colleges and universities, including honors programs at a community colleges, certain merit-based scholarships, still require students to submit either an SAT or ACT score. The SAT tests critical English and math abilities and the ACT tests English, math, reading, and science.

Long Beach Unified has offered the SAT exam to students free of charge in March of the junior year (with the exception of 2020 due to COVID-19). Students may also sign up to take these exams on Saturdays during national test dates. There are fees associated with these exams but fee waivers are available to students who qualify. Stop by the CCC to inquire about a fee waiver.

Reminder:
Tests must be taken by December of senior year. Private colleges have other deadlines and test dates.