Research the California state colleges to decide where you plan to submit applications. Take into consideration the location, the degrees offered and the price of the school. For instance, the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) is in a good location for people who want to go into entertainment business, and it offers a film degree.
Get your application information together. You typically need to send your high school transcript and standardized test scores. Sign up to take the ACT or SAT in the fall of your senior year of high school.
Follow the admissions deadline. You need to have all of the admissions requirements in by the deadline the school suggests on its website. Although you may be considered after the deadline, you lower your chances of being accepted when you apply late.
Fill out your Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Have your financial information sent to each California state college to which you're applying. You should be notified of your eligibility for loans and grants.
Let the college know you plan to attend after you receive a letter saying you're accepted. You might have to pay fees or sign up for student housing. Once you confirm your attendance, you should receive information from an admissions counselor about enrolling in classes.
Sign up for classes first thing on the morning when you're allowed to enroll. Be sure to give yourself extra time before the enrollment process begins to get your paperwork together. Log on to the website where you'll enroll immediately when enrollment begins to enhance your odds of getting the classes you need.