External Resources
Resources providing students, parents, counselors, and educators with information on preparing for and gaining admission to college.The ACT California
Independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to measurement
and research for those making educational and career transitions;
administrates a widely taken college admissions test.
Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities
Information on the California independent colleges
and universities.
AVID
Center
Information on AVID middle and high school programs that
include regular school day elective courses, tutoring, and site
team training designed to promote university preparation for students
in the middle tier of achievement.
Bureau
for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)
The Bureau regulates privately operated postsecondary educational
institutions.
CaliforniaColleges.edu
Resource for information about going to college.
California
Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
Information on teacher credentialing in California.
California
Community Colleges (CCCCO)
The CCCCO provides leadership and technical assistance to the
community colleges and community college districts in California.
California
Education Round Table (CERT)
Information about "College Making
It Happen" and other college preparation resource links.
CERT is comprised of the chief executive officers of the educational
sectors.
California Golden State ScholarShare College Savings Trust
Information on the 529 savings accounts,
scholarship program awards, and a College Savings calculator.
The
California State University (CSU)
Information about this higher education
system and links to all of the CSU campuses.
California
Student Aid Commission
State, federal and institutional
financial aid information for post-high school education.
California
Virtual Campus
Information on distance courses and other services offered by
accredited institutions in California.
College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools
A national, nonprofit membership association dedicated
to preparing, inspiring, and connecting students to college and
opportunity. SAT and AP test information is provided.
University
of California (UC)
Information about this higher education
system and links to all of the UC campuses.
University of California (UC) High School Articulation
The University of California (UC) High School Articulation unit communicates and implements the UC faculty policy regarding high school coursework that fulfills the “a-g” subject requirements for freshman admissions to the University. The UC, A-G Guide facilitates the preparation of high school students to attend the UC by providing tools anduseful resources on everything "a-g”. California high schools and course publishers can establish an "a-g" course list if they meet UC's institutional requirements. Students can review the coursework and testing requirements needed to be considered for admission to the UC.
U.S.
Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education
Information for students, resources
for institutions, news and initiatives, program data, and links
to other education Web sites.