Comprehensive Review of the Application Filling Out the Application Basics The Importance of Accurate Details The Personal Statement

Applying to a UC Campus UC Application & Personal Statement Transfer Applicants Fall 2012

Overview Student Preparation Comprehensive Review of the Application Filling Out the Application Basics The Importance of Accurate Details The Personal Statement Submitting the Application

Prepare early Research campuses Student Preparation www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions Gthr Gather materials tril Use the checklist in the Applying to the University brochure Email communication is important! Apply broadly Brainstorm specific concrete examples that you are proud of throughout the past few years Get reviews of your personal statement and revise, revise, revise

Application Time Line Date/Deadline October 1-31 November 1-30 January April June 1 Task UC Application Opens Submit online UC Application Update Coursework & Grades Notification of Admission SIR (Statement of Intent to Register) Deadline Transfer To access the UC online application, visit: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

Eligibility vs. Selection Every UC campus gets the same application Every UC campus you apply to will evaluate if you have met minimum admissions requirements Each UC campus will review your application for admission individually using the information in the application Each UC campus places a different value on each section of the UC application

Comprehensive Review of the Application What do the UC campuses look for? Good grades & appropriate preparation Well-rounded students Assess the student within the context of personal experiences personal experiences A personal statement that is reflective of the student s s ambitions and potential contributions to campus community Take the time to fill out all of the application completely and accurately

Comprehensive Review Completion of major Honors courses/programs preparation courses Talents, achievements, Completion of breadth/ge awards requirements or IGETC Special college GPA in all transferable projects/programs courses Accomplishments in light of life experiences Geographic Diversity

Filling Out the Application Basics Contact Information so campuses can communicate with you Campus Selection Major Selection SAVE as you go!

Getting Started Deadline The filing deadline for fall 2012 is 11:59 p.m. PST Nov. 30, 2011. ALL first-time applicants start here! Returning users sign in above.

Navigating Update your e-mail or other account information using my UC application. Save/Logout at any time. Use the progress bar to navigate to different sections of the application. Learn what is in each section. Read commonly asked questions for helpful information. Use the buttons on Use the buttons on the bottom to move from page to page.

All applicants are required to All applicants are required to disclose their social security number if they have one. Start Application

Choosing a Major Select a major, alternate major or no alternate major. Click on a college to g expand the list of majors available and make your selection.

Ranking San Diego Colleges You must click on this link before ranking SD colleges. Rank the San Diego colleges in order of preference. This will NOT affect your chances of admission to UC San Diego.

Scholarships Be sure to open and review each category of scholarships! Select scholarships that match your interests or characteristics (up to 16 total).

Biographical Although many questions in the Biographical section are voluntary, this information gives evaluators a more complete picture of your academic accomplishments in light of special circumstances.

Biographical Students applying for EOP will be required to pp y g w b q provide information on parent education, income and family size in the next steps of the Biographical section.

Biographical

Questions & Help! UC Home Page: www.universityofcalifornia.edu it i Admission Requirements: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions Online Application: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply UC Application Processing Service General Help Desk (800) 523-2048 toll-free in California (925) 808-2181 outside California (925) 521-9280 TDD/TTY ucinfo@ucapplication.net Online Application Technical Help Desk (800) 914-8820 toll-free in California (925) 808-2150 outside California ucpath@ucapplication.net

The Importance of Accurate Details Personal Information Academic History Examination Scores Activities Outside of School

Academic History (college) Easy to edit

Academic History (CCC courses) Click on +/- to expand the list of courses within a department UC transferable courses are pulled from the ASSIST database

Academic History (non-ccc courses) Enter non ASSIST courses in Enter non-assist courses in the table provided

Academic History

Activities and Awards Other categories include Educational Preparation Programs, Work Experience, Awards & Honors, and Extracurricular Activities. Applicants are limited to five entries for each, so select the ones that are most meaningful.

Test Results Select the exam, enter dates tests taken or planned, and add scores if available. Send official scores s to UC bythe reporting deadline.

The Personal Statement 2 Prompts, students t must address both 1,000 words total or less View as personal interview on paper Click on the Tips box www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how to apply/personal it i d i i /h t l/ l statement/index.html

The Personal Statement Statement #1: What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed and describe any experience you have had in the field such as volunteer work, internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities and what you have gained from your involvement. Statement #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? Additional Comments: Use this space to tell us anything else you want us to know about you and your academic record that you have not had the opportunity to describe elsewhere in the application. Limit your response to 550 words or less.

The Personal Statement: Final Thoughts Start early, get feedback, and REVISE! Define your motivation/momentum in topics you are passionate about Decisions are never made on the personal statement alone Avoid some common mistakes

Submitting the application and next steps Include additional comments where appropriate Don t forgettohit Submit to Approximately 5 weeks after you submit, go back into the application to update it

Review and Submit Before starting submit process, carefully review information on summary page.

Review and Submit

After You Submit Update your grades and courses Update your account information