Presenting yourself on the UC Application for
Undergraduate Admission – Freshmen
Application Timeline
Date/Deadline
Task
August 1
UC Application Opens
November 1-30
Submit UC Application Online
Mid-January
Self-Report December Test Results
March
Notification of Admission
May 1
Statement of Intent to Register
(SIR) Deadline
Student Preparation
Student Preparation
Research Campuses Online
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What majors do they offer?
Are there any supplemental applications?
Brainstorm
Ask for Advice and Feedback
Student Preparation
Apply Broadly
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Applying to more than one UC can
significantly increase your chances of
being admitted
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Apply to campuses that vary in their
admit rates (From UCLA to Merced)
Student Preparation
Pick an email and stick with it
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Campuses email applicants to request or
clarify information;
They often need a quick response.
Provide an email address that you will
check regularly.
*Email Communication is Critical*
How applications are reviewed
Requirement vs. Selection
Every UC Campus
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Gets the same application
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Reviews for minimum requirements
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Reviews for admission individually using
content of the application
A Comprehensive Review
Grade-Point Average
Improvement in Academic Performance
Test Scores
Special Talents, Achievements, and Awards
Courses Completed/Planned
Participation in Educational Preparation
Honors Courses
Programs
Quality of Senior-Year Program of Study
Academic Accomplishment Within Life
Performance in Academic Subject Areas
Experiences
Achievements in Special Projects
Geographic Location
Completing the UC application
Scholarships
Review and select up to 16 scholarships that match your
characteristics, interests, and background!
Biographical Information
Financial Information is used to determine fee waivers
and access to programs like EAOP!
High School Course Work
Enter academic courses taken and grades
earned at each school as they appear on
your official academic record
Courses other than A-G
EXAMPLES:
• Saturday Academies
• AVID Classes
• Teaching Assistant
SAT & ACT Test Scores
Self-report scores here and order official scores to
be sent to at least one UC campus
Advanced Placement Test Scores
Passing AP & IB exam scores can be used to
show subject mastery
Activities and Awards
EXAMPLES:
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Educational Preparation Programs
Community Service
Work Experience
Awards & Honors
Extra Curricular Activities
Church Activities/Leadership
Tutoring/Care for Siblings
Choose up to 5 of your most
meaningful experiences for each
category.
Define
your
acronyms!
After You Submit
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Print your receipt - Application ID number
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Watch for your application submission
confirmation
Order test score reports – If you have a report
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sent to one UC campus, it will be shared with all the
campuses
Order final transcripts - If you are admitted for
the fall term, you must arrange to have final, official
transcripts sent to the campus admissions office no
later than July 1.
Applying for Financial Aid
 There’s money available – Blue & Gold Opportunity Plan
 Apply for Aid – between January 1 and March 2, 2015
Here’s how:
 Submit a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application
 Submit you GPA Verification Form for a Cal Grant
 Find out more about UC’s financial aid programs:
http//admission.universityfocalifornia.edu/paying-for-uc.
Questions?