<p>If a California resident, why not attend a local community college and put in for a transfer to a Cal State or UC? Apps are completed in fall for the following September. UC offers a Blue & Gold Plan for low income folks which covers tuition. </p>
<p>If a NY resident, why not attend a community college there?</p>
<p>In either case, you could attend classes and obtain some much needed counseling/transfer advice.</p>