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The University of California
The Place for You
The University of California System
How do I choose?Consider…
MajorLocation
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UC encourages you to apply broadly to
increase your chances of admission
Admission To UC• Freshman Requirements• Transfer is an Option• Comprehensive Review• Personal Statement
Freshman Admission Requirements
Complete a minimum of 15 college-preparatory courses (“a-g” courses), with at least 11 finished prior to senior year.
Earn the required grade point average (GPA) in “a-g” courses
3.0 California resident3.4 Non-residents
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
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GPA calculated from 10th & 11th grade course work weighted by a maximum of 8 semesters UC-approved honors grade points
The Required “a-g” Course Pattern
UC looks for academically strong students who enrich the student experience
A-G Subject Area Requirement
a. History/social science 2 years
b. English 4 years
c. Mathematics 3 years (4 years recommended)
d. Laboratory science 2 years (3 years recommended)
e. Language other than English 2 years (3 years recommended)
f. Visual and performing arts 1 year
g. College-preparatory elective 1 year
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
Personal Statement
• 2 Prompts, students must address both
• Approximately 1,000 words total• View as personal interview on paper
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/personal-statement/index.html
Click on the “Tips” box
Statement Prompts
1. 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.
2. 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?
Applying for Admission
Application available: October 1
Application Period: November 1-30
Application Fee: $70 / $80 International
To apply, complete the UC application at: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
Apply broadly across the system to the campuses that interest you!
(UC does NOT have an
Early Action or Early
Decision process.)
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.
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
Useful Links for Admissions
UC Admissions Selection Process:www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/general_info/how_uc_reviews.html
General admissions informationwww.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions
SAT Subject Test recommendations: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/requirements/examination-requirement/SAT-subject-tests/
Application procedureswww.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/index.html
Determine which courses transfer from a community collegewww.assist.org
SAT Registrationwww.collegeboard.com
ACT Registrationwww.act.org
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
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UC Santa Barbara
UC San Diego
We wish you great success!
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