College & Career Readiness

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College & Career Readiness

The College Center - Room 116

Interest & Career/Major Exploration

Use these quick quizzes and databases to learn more about career paths and college majors.
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California Colleges

The State of California has an official college and career planning platform that's directly linked to your SFUSD gmail account. Log in and explore your options.

CaliforniaColleges.edu(link is external)

Standardized Tests

The SAT

Covers Reading, Writing & Language, and Math. 3 hours in length (not including breaks). Score range: 400 - 1600
The SAT
(link is external)

The ACT

Covers English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing. 3h. 40m. in length with Writing, 2h. 55m. in length without Writing (not including breaks). Score range: 1 - 36
The ACT
(link is external)

AP Exams

38 exams covering English, History, Math, Science, World Languages, Music, Art, and Research. 2h. - 3h. in length. Score range: 1-5
AP Exams
(link is external)
The differences between the SAT and the ACT(link is external)

Types of Colleges & Universities

California Community Colleges (CCs)

116 Campuses
CCC Apply
(link is external)

California State University (CSUs)

23 Campuses
Cal State Apply
(link is external)

University of California (UCs)

9 Campuses
UC Admissions
(link is external)

Private / Independent (Common App)

Over 900 Campuses
Common App
(link is external)

This page was last updated on November 14, 2024