Planning for Your Future
One of the most important things you can do your sophomore year is research your options about your future. Below you will find some great resources on 4-year colleges.
4-Year College Universities in California
There are three primary types of 4-year colleges or universities in California, each of which has different admission requirements, levels of difficulty in being accepted, costs, and programs.
1. Private or Independent Universities
There is a wide range of different types of private colleges. Some include the most prestigious schools in the country like Stanford, California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and University of Southern California. Others are not nearly as competitive to get into.
So what are the major differences between private or independent universities and the CSU and UC's?
So what are the major differences between private or independent universities and the CSU and UC's?
While private colleges are more expensive than schools in the CSU or UC system, most have significant financial aid that can offset the cost of tuition so don't let that stop you from applying. Here is what you should really consider. Private colleges tend to be smaller resulting in a much stronger tight knit community. In part, this is also due to the fact that class sizes tend to be smaller too which often means closer relationships with your teachers and fellow students.
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Another major difference is that private colleges typically offer a smaller range of majors or have a particular academic focus. For example, some private colleges might emphasize engineering and computer science while others focus on the performing arts like dance and theater.
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3. The UC's
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