Admission to a college in California is extremely competitive and preparing for college is a daunting task. It is no longer enough to obtain a college degree. Employees care about where you obtain your degree.

1. 3 Tips to Stand Out
to Top Universities

2. 790,000
The amount of student who have applied to the California state
university systems in the last year alone.

3. Admission to California colleges
is highly competitive.
It is no longer enough to get a degree.
In fact, some students can even obtain a degree through online courses
without ever having to step onto a college campus.

4. “Employees are more interested in
WHERE
a student receives his or her college
degree.

5. The universities of
California have
always had a
prestigious ranking

6. 112,000
students applied to UCLA last year
78,000
students applied to UCB
96,000
students applied to UCI

7. With so much rivalry
How can a student compete?

8. Start Early
Changing factors over the past few decades
have made it necessary for students to start
preparing in middle school.
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9. Middle School Classes
Classes are offered in:
◉ Math
◉ Science
◉ Foreign languages

10. “This allows students the opportunity
to complete prerequisites for advanced
high school classes.

11. In two or three columns
MATH
All the way through
Geometry.
HONORS
For both English and
Science classes.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Completing the first or
even the second year.
Students can complete

12. Excel Academically
It is not enough to just take the classes
offered to you.
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13. It is imperative
that students stay
focused, work
hard, and excel in
these classes.

14. Are you still struggling to keep up with
the work load?
Look for outside help from
teachers, study groups, friends, or tutoring.

15. Get Involved
Students must be involved in their
communities and schools.
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16. “Consecutive year involvement
is key.

17. Get involved
◉ Clubs on campus
◉ Community outreach
◉ Sports on and off
campus

18. Takeaway
The University of California remains an exclusive system.

19. It requires years of preparation
◉ The application process will continue to become
more selective
◉ And the application pool will continue to grow
◉ Meaning the road to admission will become more
and more challenging.
In order to keep up with the competition, it is
essential to make the most of academic
opportunities and prepare as early as possible.

20. Hit the books
And practice
diligently. The
path to college is
steep and
demanding.

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