At sixteen , he later went to San Francisco State University ( then College ) from 1941 to 1943 , during which time he became managing editor and columnist for the student newspaper .
Salinger attended public magnet Lowell High School in San Francisco .
At sixteen , Salinger later went to San Francisco State University ( then College ) from 1941 to 1943 , during which time Salinger became managing editor and columnist for the student newspaper .
Salinger attended public magnet Lowell High School in San Francisco .