Applying to College

Planning for and applying to colleges is very exciting!  As exciting as it is to embark on this new adventure for many it can also be very challenging.  You may have many questions running through your mind.  What are my college options?  What are the different requirements for each type of college?  How do I pay for college?  How do I register for the SAT?  Who can help me with all of this?   There are many steps to this process and planning starts as early as your freshman year of high school when you’re choosing what courses to take.

To help you navigate this process we put together a growing list of frequently used links to a variety of resources and information about upcoming college fares, workshops, open house dates and important deadlines.  Aim High hosts a series of college workshops during the fall and spring so remember to update your contact information at Update Contact Info, so that we can keep you informed.

USEFUL LINKS to COLLEGE:

To register for the SAT:
CollegeBoard

To register for the ACT:
ACT

To apply to California State University (CSU):
CSU Mentor
For help with the application, click on the link at the top right corner that says, “Counselors & Educators”, scroll to the bottom box that says, “Downloadable Resources” and click on # Presenter (Counselor/Educator) Tutorial (2007-2008 application period)

To apply to University of California (UC):
University of California

Apply to many private colleges:
The Common Application for Undergraduate College Admissions
The Common Application is a not-for-profit organization that serves students and member institutions by providing an admission application – online and in print – that students may submit to nearly 300 member colleges and universities.

For Personal Statement Writing support:
826 Valencia

To find scholarships:
FastWeb

San Francisco College Access Center:
San Francisco College Access Center

SFCAC educational advisors are available to assist students to prepare for college. All of our services are provided FREE of charge:
Central “Walk-in” Service Site: The easiest way for us to help you is for you to come to the SFCAC walk-in site at the San Francisco Main Library, please call the SFCAC administrative office (415-202-7944) for the hours:
Academic advising, Career Advising, College Advising, College Applications Assistance, College Campus Tours, Financial Aid Application Assistance, Scholarship Search, SAT Preparation.