When students finally finish high school, many of them will turn towards college to further pursue their education. Whether it be a two-year community college or a four year university, most high school graduates will make the choice to continue their schooling. And while most students are sure they want to attend college, some aren’t really sure which college is right for them.
Applying to colleges all narrows done to one thing: what a person is comfortable with and what school they think would best suit them. California offers a plethora of amazing colleges and universities that have something for everyone. Here are some of the best colleges to apply to in this state.
One of the most go to colleges in California is Cal State Fullerton. It is a great college with a variety of courses to offer, and is also local to many people. It also has a beautiful campus with a fairly high acceptance rate. Many people choose this college due to how convenient it is, all while being a good school at the same time. Hussein Alpahlawan, a junior at YLHS says “Cal State Fullerton has a great computer engineering program. I plan on applying there next year.” Cal State Fullerton is a great college anyone can apply to, even if a person’s grades aren’t the best. Bad grades can be made up for by having extracurriculars and doing other things outside of school.
Another college renowned for how good it is is UCR. UCR is one of the UC colleges that’s easier to get into, and is also local to many people as well. People who aim to major in business tend to apply here, as it has an amazing business program. With a GPA requirement of 3.0, it is a top choice for high school graduates.
Lastly comes 2 year community colleges- although not a four year university, many high school graduates use community college as a stepping stone to a university. A community college can give students a firsthand experience of college life, all while drastically increasing their chances of getting into a four year university. It is a path many students take after high school. These are just a few of the many great colleges in California, and each one of them is the right choice for many students.
