Thursday, October 21, 2010

What is a good college in California

What is a good college in California?
I am looking for a college in California and was wonder what you all thought. I really was to do something with sports and or nutrition. I was looking at Cal Poly but was wonder what else was out there. Advice?
Higher Education (University +) - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
If you want a school that's good with sports try going to USC if you can. I love it here. USC is also a pretty good school for nutrition otherwise I would recommend Cal or Stanford.
Answer 2 :
USC, UCLA, Stanford, Harvey Mudd, Occidental, many other choices
Answer 3 :
University of Southern California is an excellent school and every program. though it is kind of tough to get in. Other than that, you could try San Diego University. It is less hard to get in and offers a really good culinary program. My friend just got into Cal Poly today and he told me that school is mostly good at architecture. Arizona State University is a really easy school to get in and it offers very decent culinary program.
Answer 4 :
the UCs are all pretty good (some are better than others), the Claremonts, jesuit schools like Santa Clara and Loyola Marymount, and University of San Francisco, and other private schools like Occidetal and USC. California has a lot of options, I recommend checking out collegeboard.com for some more info
Answer 5 :
The top ranking schools in the world that are based in California are Stanford UC Berkeley UCLA USC UC San Diego UC Davis UC Santa Barbara UC Irvine Occidental Claremont Colleges These are some of the best in world so they would be the best that California can offer to you, these schools are hard to get in of course Stanford is the hardest to get into followed by USC, UC Berkeley and UCLA. I dont know what you are talking about when you want to do something in sports, because that can mean anything. Like if you want to do sports broadcasting or the such, I recommend applying to USC, they have a business program where you can focus on sports and stuff like that. Cal Poly Luis Obismo or Cal Poly Pomona are both technical schools of the California State University system meaning they are focused in engineering and computer science. some schools that are good in California are Cal State Long Beach, Cal State Fullerton, San Diego State, Fresno State and San Francisco State and of course both Cal Poly campuses. I think if you want to do nutrition you can do that at any school The Cal States are easier to get into than the schools I listed above some schools like San Diego State and Long Beach State are impacted meaning that they they have alot of students applying for the limited space they have. Cal States application are much easier too because they don't require a personal statement.





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Thursday, October 14, 2010

What are the Pros and Cons of transfering to a UC from a California Community College

What are the Pros and Cons of transfering to a UC from a California Community College?
I am currently a high school senior. I am interested in transferring into a Berkeley after attending a California Community College for two years. I know that I must maintain a high gpa in order to transfer into a school like Berkeley, but I have heard that transferring into a UC is becoming harder each and every year. What are the pros and cons of transferring into a UC after attending a California Community College for 2 years and why is it becoming harder to transfer into the UC schools?
Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
I got into UC Berkeley after community college. I didn't even have to take the SATs. Out of high school its something like a 4.1 and out of cc its more like 3.7 or higher. Berkeley is known for cc transfers. California community colleges are the best and cheapest. You do get a good education and it is MUCH easier to transfer, and all your lower division stuff is done, wiping out all those placement tests! The downfall would be no freshman dorm experience etc. But realistically I am very happy to be transferring as a Jr. Just remember to go fast at community college, and don't waste time in non-transferable classes. If you dont do well on a placement test, challenge it.
Answer 2 :
Things to consider... UC Berkeley Transfer admissions data and student profile: http://students.berkeley.edu/admissions/transfer.asp ASSIST http://www.assist.org/web-assist/welcome.html Check out your community college for a TAG (Tranfer Admission Guarantee) program. a scholars program or honors program. Examples: http://www.ccsf.edu/Departments/Honors/ http://www.sjcc.edu/SServices/Services/Transfer/admissionAgreements.html Pros: save money, smaller classes, teachers who have time for their students, time to explore your career options and choice of major Cons: *might* set you back a semester or two depending on how well you choose courses or the scheduling of the community college courses; not much else unless you think you'll miss something by not being in the dorms those first years.
Answer 3 :
Because the CCCs are becoming crowded and underfunded, students are having a harder time getting the classes they need to transfer on time. Transfer admission is also becoming competitive. One way to get to the classes you need is to choose a CCC that offers an honors/scholars program (http://www.honorstcc.org/ ). Participating students receive priority registration at the community college which will allow you to complete your general education and major prerequisite requirements in a timely fashion. UCLA also gives additional consideration to students in the honors/scholars program (Transfer Alliance Program: http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/adm_tr/adm_cco/tap.htm ).





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Thursday, October 7, 2010

Would you prefer to study engineering at a college in California, or Colorado, given the choice

Would you prefer to study engineering at a college in California, or Colorado, given the choice?
Regardless of what state you live in Would you rather study engineering at a 4 year college in California, or at a 4 year college in Colorado? Just curious
Engineering - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Colorado




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Friday, October 1, 2010

Am i still considered a legal california resident for college

Am i still considered a legal california resident for college?
I moved to colorado this past july, and i am currently a high school senior. I want to go back to california for college next year but out of state tuition is crazy expensive. So i was wondering am i a colorado resident now or is there any way i can still be considered as a california resident?
Law & Ethics - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
You are a CO resident, sorry.




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