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The University of California

The University of California. The Place for You. The University of California System. UC encourages you to apply broadly to increase your chances of admission. How do I choose? Consider… Major Location Size. Admission To UC. Freshman Requirements Transfer is an Option

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The University of California

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  1. The University of California The Place for You

  2. The University of California System UC encourages you to apply broadly to increase your chances of admission • How do I choose? • Consider… • Major • Location • Size

  3. Admission To UC • Freshman Requirements • Transfer is an Option • Comprehensive Review • Personal Statement

  4. Freshman Admission Requirements 1 Complete a minimum of 15 college-preparatory courses (“a-g”courses), with at least 11 finished prior to senior year. 2 • Earn the required grade point average (GPA) in “a-g” courses • 3.0 California resident • 3.4 Non-residents GPA calculated from 10th & 11th grade course work weighted by a maximum of 8 semesters UC-approved honors grade points • Meet the examination requirement by taking the ACT with Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test by December of your senior year. • SAT Subject Tests not required but may be recommended by some campuses/majors 3

  5. The Required “a-g” Course Pattern UC looks for academically strong students who enrich the student experience

  6. Comprehensive Review Grade-Point Average Test Scores Courses Completed/Planned Honors Courses Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) Quality of Senior-Year Program of Study Academic Opportunities in California High Schools Performance in Academic Subject Areas Achievements in Special Projects Improvement in Academic Performance Special Talents, Achievements, and Awards Participation in Educational Preparation Programs Academic Accomplishment Within Life Experiences Geographic Location 14 UC-Approved Criteria

  7. Personal Statement 2 Prompts, students must address both Approximately 1,000 words total View as personal interview on paper Click on the “Tips” box www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/personal-statement/index.html

  8. Statement Prompts Describe the world you come from – for example, your family, community, or school – and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations. Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?

  9. Applying for Admission Application available: October 1 Application Period: November 1-30 Application Fee: $70 / $80 International (UC does NOT have an Early Action or Early Decision process.) To apply, complete the UC application at: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply Apply broadly across the system to the campuses that interest you!

  10. Financing a UC Education Is a Partnership Parents (based on FAFSA information) Students can contribute by working, taking student loans, and applying for scholarships Financial Aid Offices work with students and their families to help make college affordable, providing millions of dollars in aid to students each year.

  11. Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan Guarantees that UC fees will be covered by grants and/or scholarships for California students from families with incomes under $80,000 Many students with financial need will receive more grant/scholarship assistance than is offered under this plan Students must submit the FAFSA and be determined to have financial need www.universityofcalifornia.edu/blueandgold

  12. Useful Links for Admissions UC Admissions Selection Process: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/general_info/how_uc_reviews.html General admissions information www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions SAT Subject Test recommendations:www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/requirements/ examination-requirement/SAT-subject-tests/ Application procedures www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/index.html Determine which courses transfer from a community college www.assist.org SAT Registration www.collegeboard.com ACT Registration www.act.org

  13. Useful Links for Financial Aid • UC Financial Aid information • www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying-for-uc/index.html • Free Scholarship search • www.fastweb.com • Free Application for Federal Student Aid • www.fafsa.ed.gov • Access to the Personal ID Number for the FAFSA • www.pin.ed.gov

  14. UC Berkeley UC Davis UC Irvine

  15. UC Merced UC Los Angeles UC Riverside

  16. UC San Diego UC Santa Barbara UC Santa Cruz

  17. Kaitlyn Flannery Admissions Officer – Bay Area sfbayadmissions@ucmerced.edu www.universityofcalifornia.edu

  18. We wish you great success! The University of California Explore – Discover - Achieve www.universityofcalifornia.edu

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