Tuesday, September 11, 2007

How to Apply to a CSU

1. The CSU application is available from the csumentor website.
• The Cal State application filing period is October 1-November 30.
• The Cal State application fee is $ 55.00 per campus.
• College application workshops will be announced soon.
2. Make sure you complete the 2008-2009 admissions application because this is the year you will be going to college.
3. Always print a copy of everything you submit online.
4. Obtain a certificate of mailing (not certified) for any applications or documents you mail through the post office. Don’t send anything in such a way that the college has to sign for it (such as certified).
5. CSU applications do not require letters of recommendation or transcripts.
6. It is the student’s responsibility to submit a FINAL transcript request to our school registrar in June.
7. CSU entrance exam requirements are SAT Reasoning or ACT (without Writing).

Register for the SAT online
• SAT Reasoning Test: October 6, November 3, and December 1
• Cost: $43
Register for the ACT online
• ACT Test: September 15, October 27, December 8
• Cost: $30
• Nogales High School’s SAT/ACT code: 051357