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The University of California welcomes you to

The University of California welcomes you to. UC FOR YOU. Agenda. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA. 9:30 am Welcome/General Presentation 10:00 am Breakout Session I Berkeley, Merced, Santa Barbara   Davis, San Diego, Santa Cruz Irvine, Los Angeles, Riverside 10:55 am Breakout Session II

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  1. The University of California welcomes you to UC FOR YOU

  2. Agenda UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA 9:30 am Welcome/General Presentation 10:00 am Breakout Session I Berkeley, Merced, Santa Barbara   Davis, San Diego, Santa Cruz Irvine, Los Angeles, Riverside 10:55 am Breakout Session II Berkeley, Merced, Santa Barbara Davis, San Diego, Santa Cruz   Irvine, Los Angeles, Riverside 11:40 am Information Fair

  3. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Why UC? Access to internships Study abroad opportunities Resources to ensure your success • 700 majors • Professors who are leaders in their fields • Opportunities to perform research

  4. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA • Berkeley • Davis • Irvine • Los Angeles • Merced • Riverside • San Diego • Santa Barbara • Santa Cruz

  5. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA UC Comprehensive Review • Academic grade point average • Scores on the ACT With Writing or SAT Reasoning Test and two SAT Subject Tests • Number of, content of and performance in academic courses beyond the minimum "a-g" requirements • Number of and performance in UC-approved honors and Advanced Placement courses • Identification by UC as being ranked in the top 4 percent of the your high school class (ELC) • Quality of your senior-year • Quality of your academic performance relative to the educational opportunities available in your high school

  6. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA UC Comprehensive Review • Outstanding performance in one or more academic subject areas • Work in special projects in any academic field of study • Recent, marked improvement in academic performance • Special talents, achievements and awards; special skills; experiences that demonstrate unusual promise for leadership, other significant experiences or achievements that demonstrate the student's promise for contributing to the intellectual vitality of a campus • Completion of special projects undertaken in the context of your high school curriculum or in conjunction with special school events, projects or programs • Academic accomplishments in light of your life experiences and special circumstances

  7. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Personal Statement • Helps readers know and better understand each applicant • Adds clarity, richness and meaning to application and completes the application • An admission decision will never be based on the content of a personal statement alone • Opportunity to highlight your achievements in context of what opportunities are available to you

  8. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Personal Statement • Applicants are asked to respond to twoprompts: • 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? • Word Count: 1,000 words total

  9. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Application timeline • One application for all UC campuses! • Applicants must apply online at www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply • Application is now available! • Applications must be submitted between November 1st and November 30th • The UC application fee is $60.00 per campus • We recommend that students apply broadly within the UC System

  10. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Paying for UC • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • Blue & Gold Opportunity Program – students whose family earns less than $70,000 a year may qualify to have fees covered! • Financial Aid calculator

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