The Online Application

1. The Online Application UC Counselor Conference 2007 For Fall 2008 Freshman Applicants

2. Getting Started… ALL first-time applicants start here! Review links, including scholarship info and checklist ELC-evaluated students access their personalized applications here Make time to take the virtual tour On return visits, log in under “Retrieve Your Application”

3. Setting Up User Name/Password/ELC • User Name: Up to 20 letters and/or numbers Lost user name start over! • Password: • Must be 6-8 letters AND numbers • Hint: • Create one that’s memorable but not easy for others to guess! • E-mail required: • Make sure e-mail filters allow UC mail through! ELC-evaluated students: Go to separate log-in page to enter assigned user name, PIN

4. Save/Logout at any time Click on information icon to learn more about an item Click on question mark to get detailed instructions Easy as 1, 2, 3…..8! Use step boxes to navigate to different sections of the application Read tips for helpful info Click “show me how” to see specific section of virtual tour

5. Items with asterisk indicate response is required Choose Applicant Level Step 1: Personal Information (part 1 of 2)

6. U.S. Military Service CaliforniaSSID Number (optional response) Enter ELC ID number if selected for program (this is preloaded in personalized application) Step 1: Personal Information (part 1 of 2)

7. Step 1: Personal Information (part 2 of 2)

8. Check campus Alternate Major requirements • Choose major/alternate and “save” Select a campus, then click “go!” Step 2: Campus Choices

9. Step 2: Campus Choices (continued) Apply broadly! UC San Diego applicants will rank their college choices

10. Step 2: Campus Choices (continued) Select eligibility characteristics (max: 16) Be sure to review each category of scholarships!

11. Step 2: Campus Choices (continued) Don’t forget to research other campus scholarships! Students applying for EOP need to provide income, family size in Step 3

12. Step 3: Family Data Although many questions in the Family Data section are voluntary, EOP applicants and students requesting fee waivers will need to answer sections indicated by blue text

13. Step 3: Family Data New Item Important Tip

14. You MUST list EVERY school you’ve attended since 9th grade • Don’t forget to list community colleges—even if you only took one class! You can select more than one term type, if necessary Step 4: Academic History (part 1 of 4)

15. Step 4: Academic History (part 1 of 4) Once you’ve entered your school details, click “save school.” Main page will refresh to show entry

16. You can modify or delete your school entry from the main page Step 4: Academic History (part 1 of 4)

17. Indicate the academic year(s) spent in each grade level Step 4: Academic History (part 2 of 4)

18. Describe education outside U.S., if any Describe gaps in education following high school, if applicable Step 4: Academic History (part 2 of 4)

19. Select grade level, subject area and click “go!” to open course-entry pop-up • Tip: • Use your transcripts for reference Step 4: Academic History (part 3 of 4)

20. Self-enter courses if they are UC- approved but don’t appear in the pick list • Self-enter community college courses Don’t forget to list 7th/8th-grade courses in math and language other than English, if appropriate Step 4: Academic History (part 3 of 4)

21. Review the summary information carefully • Don’t forget to enter your 12th-grade courses (in progress and planned) Enter grades accurately! Step 4: Academic History (part 4 of 4)

22. Enter scores, test dates (taken and planned) • Fall applicants must complete ALL required exams by December test date • Make sure scores are sent to UC campuses Step 5: Test Results

23. Step 5: Test Results (continued) • Enter scores, dates of tests taken • Make sure scores are sent to UC campuses by reporting deadline

24. Read the instructions in each of the pop-up windows for examples of the types of activities or awards that can be listed under each of the categories Step 6: Activities and Awards

25. New Activity/Award Category: Coursework Other Than A-G Step 6: Activities and Awards

26. Step 7: The Personal Statement • New Personal Statement Instructions and Prompts • Instructions: • Respond to both prompts, using a maximum of 1,000 words total. • Allocate the word count as desired. An applicant may wish to respond to one • prompt at greater length; we suggest the shorter answer be no less than 250 words. • Stay within the word limit as closely as possible. A little over — 1,012 words, • for example — is fine. • Prompt #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.  • Prompt #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?

27. In reading your application, we want to get to know you as well as we can. There’s a limit to what grades and test scores can tell us so we ask you to write a personal statement. Your personal statement — consisting of responses to two prompts — is your chance to tell us who you are and what’s important to you. Think of it as your opportunity to introduce yourself to the people reading your application. Be open, be honest, be real. What you tell us in your personal statement gives readers the context to better understand the rest of the information you’ve provided in your application. A couple of tips: Read each prompt carefully and be sure to respond to all parts. Use, specific, concrete examples to support the points you want to make. Finally, relax. This is one of many pieces of information we consider in reviewing your application; an admission decision will not be based on your personal statement alone. • Compose essays in a word-processing program, then paste into application • Times out after 40 minutes of inactivity • Gives word count for each essay 255 Step 7: The Personal Statement (continued)

28. Use this box to clarify other information in application • Word-count limit has been increased to 500 words (previously 250 words) Step 7: The Personal Statement (continued)

29. Before starting submit process, carefully review information on summary page Step 8: Review and Submit

30. Verification function checks for missing 12th-grade courses, “a-g” requirements – red message displays if coursework seems deficient • User must confirm coursework is entered as intended or update information Step 8: Review and Submit (continued)

31. Step 8: Review and Submit (continued)

32. Residency questions in this section are optional Step 8: Review and Submit (continued)

33. Step 8: Review and Submit (continued)

34. You’ll be asked for family income/size if you didn’t provide it in Step 3 Step 8: Review and Submit (continued)

35. Step 8: Review and Submit (continued)

36. Print and keep a copy of your receipt Step 8: Review and Submit (continued)

37. Summing Up Remember… • Most answers can be found in the virtual tour or the FAQs. • Don’t wait until the last minute to begin. • Contact campuses if your courses or contact information changes. • Check your e-mail frequently. • Don’t hesitate to ask questions! Good luck to you all!

38. Web & Phone Resources UC Home Page: www.universityofcalifornia.edu Admission Requirements: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions Online Application: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply Online Application Tour: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/apptour Print Application (PDF): www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/download UC Application Center(800) 523-2048 toll-free in California, (925) 808-2181 outside California(925) 521-9280 TDD/TTYucinfo@ucapplication.netPATHWAYS Application Help Desk(800) 914-8820 toll-free in California, (925) 808-2150 outside Californiaucpath@ucapplication.net Application Status: https://www.ucapplication.net/ucap