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NCAA Eligibility Center
If you are a student athlete who would like to participate in Division I, II or III sports while enrolled in college, you must sign up at the NCAA eligibility center listed below. Be sure to read all the informaon in the Student Athlete Guide so you understand the process.
IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION FOR CLASS OF 2016 and beyond
If you are planning compete in college level athletics at a Div I college or university you MUST MEET NEW ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
CLICK HERE for more information.
I WANT TO GO TO COLLEGE, HOW DO I GET THERE?
In the state of California, higher education opportunities can be realized by attending one of the 110 community colleges, 33 public universities (CSU and UC), 75 private/independent universities and many more technical, trade, and art schools.
- To be eligible to attend a community college, one must be 18 years of age or possess a high school diploma. Elgibility requirements for the
- California State University and University of California public systems require completion of the minimum a-g course sequence with grades of C or higher and submission of ACT or SAT college admission tests results.
- Private/Independent university eligibility requirements vary from institution to institution, but follow closely with the University of California a-g course sequence.
- To learn more about each individual institution, it is recommended that students log onto the prospective school websites, or visit the ANHS Guidance Office and Career Center to explore majors and schools in California and nationwide.
For more information on applying to community colleges, California State University, University of California, or private/independent universities, please refer to these pages on the navigation bar to the left.
Anatomy of the College Application Process
ROADMAP TO COLLEGE: View a powerpoint presentation about applying to college, deadlines/dates, admission statistics for UC/CSU and more.
Finding the RIGHT COLLEGE FIT: Choosing a college is a very personal decision. Students should begin this process by considering a variety of factors that will directly impact their learning and ability to graduate from college, such as, academic atmosphere, housing, size of college, etc.
You may wish to use the College Board website "Big Future " You will answer some basic questions about yourself and your learning style. Then choose from a wide variety of options (ie campus size, location, median GPA, and more) to identify colleges that might be a 'good fit' for you.
College Application: Universities prefer that admissions applications be completed online. You can access CSU and UC applications through their prosective websities. To complete an admissions application to private universities, you wil need to go directly to the school website. Websites can be found through a search online, or in the ANHS Guidance Office/Career Center.
College Application Fee: Application fees will vary per institution, and will be due upon submission of your application. Some universities offer fee waivers for those who qualify.
High School Transcript: To complete your CSU or UC application, you will need an unofficial copy of your high school transcript for self reporting your classes and grades. Once you have been accepted to a CSU or UC campus, that particular campus will prompt you to have an OFFICIAL transcript sent from CUSD directly to them upon graduation from high school. If you are applying to a private university, however, an OFFICIAL transcipt will be required as part of the application process. To order your official high school transcript please follow the instructions on the Transcript page.
College Admissions Exams/Tests: As part of the application process, students will be required to submit the results of college admissions exams: ACT or SAT I; SAT II for UC and some private universities. For more information regarding these exams, please see College Admissions Testing on the navigation bar to the left.
College Essay or Personal Statement: Private/Independent Universities as well as University of California will require a college essay as part of their application process. The college essay is written in reponse to a prompt given to the student in the application. A college essay wil not be required for applications to the California State University.
Letters of Recommendation: Most private university and scholarship applications will require that students submit letters of recommendation. Some will specify who the recommender should be (teachers, employers, coaches, community and church leaders); others simply indicate how many recommendations are required. Letters of recommendation give evaluators and selection committees' alternate information about you the person. Keep in mind that these individuals will already have objective information - your grades, classes and test scores - they want to know about your character and who you are outside of the classroom, more appropriately, how others see you!!
