College Planning and Assistance

How do I start?

Main Planning Sites

University of California Pathways
This site is a starting point for high school students who are considering UC as an option.

CSU Mentor
If you are interested in attending or simply finding out more about the California State University's 22 campuses, then this site is for you.

CaliforniaColleges.edu
This site was developed in collaboration with the California State
University (CSU), University of California(UC), California Community
Colleges (CCC), Association of Independent California Colleges and
Universities (AICCU), and the Department of Education to allow students to
obtain information about higher education opportunities in California.

Assistance Sites

Educational Talent Search
This program is a pre-college program that works to improve the academic strengths and college readiness of low income, first generation students in the 6th through 12th grades. Counselors provide free services to eligible students which include individual Services fall Basic categories of services include study skills, college preparation, college financial aid and career guidance. Call 826-4791.

Project Upward Bound - Chico State University
The Project offers valuable services to high school students who wish
to pursue higher education but may not have the financial resources or who may not be familiar with the complicated application process.

General Planning Sites

What can I do with a Major in...?

Campus Tours: Virtual College Tours

Characteristics to Consider When Choosing a School

College and University Rankings
For those captivated by rankings, this web page supplies links to various
organizations that rank institutions and degree programs.

College Search Page
Search for colleges by name, state, geographic region, instructional
program, type of institution or number of students enrolled.

Getting Ready for College: Advising High School Students with Learning Disabilities

GoCollege: The Collegiate Websource
This site has an advanced college search that allows college-bound
students a quick and easy way to match their test results and other
variables to find the appropriate schools.

How to choose a Major in College

NCAA Guide for the College - Bound Student Athlete
Along with recruiting information, this official guide also helps high
school students determine if they're on track to meet academic eligibility
and core-course requirements to become and NCAA student athlete.

Peterson's Colleges and Universities

Princeton Review
A comprehensive Web site that offers a lot of information about colleges and
careers. Be sure to find "The Best 331 Colleges as Ranked by Students for
2000." Online registration is required to access some of their services,
but privacy is guaranteed.

U.S. News Edu. Page
This is a favorite site of many seeking college information.

Vocational School or College?
You’re trying to plan your education but keep wondering if you should
enroll in a vocational school or a community/junior college. “What’s the
difference?”, you ask. This site answers that question.

What kind of Degree do you want?

Specific Planning Sites

Engineering: Your Future
This American Society of Engineering Education site is a guide for high school students and others interested in engineering and engineering technology careers.

Information for Prospective Architecture

What does it take to be an Engineer?

Combined College/ M.D. Programs
These are some of the schools that offer combined College/M.D. degree.