UC Application: What You Need to Know

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You are applying for the

FALL 2024

application window!

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UC Freshman Requirements

Entrance Requirements:

• A-G compliant, no grade lower than a C
• GPA of a 3.0+
• Option to submit ACT or SAT scores
• CALIFORNIA STUDENTS: If you have met the minimum requirements and aren't admitted to any UC campus to which you apply, you'll be offered a spot at another campus if space is available

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What is the Statewide Guarantee?

• If you're in the top 9 percent of California high school graduates and aren't admitted to any of the UC campuses you apply to, you'll be offered a spot at another campus if space is available. UCs use a formula — called an admissions index — to determine if you fall in that group.

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What is the Statewide Guarantee?

• You can find out if you’re in the top 9% of California high school graduates by using your UC grade point average (GPA) and your exam scores.
• Use the Admissions Index to determine your UC score
• Remember, this is just an estimate, which means that it does not guarantee that you’ll be in the top 9% when you apply.

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More information on the Local Guarantee (ELC) HERE

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How do I calculate my UC GPA?

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Do I need to take an SAT Subject Test for my UC degree program?

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Q: What if I don’t meet the UC minimum admission requirements?

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A: You can use your SAT or ACT Scores for admission by exam!

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AP Exam Credits

Students who earn scores of 3 or higher (but some programs require the score of a 4 or a 5 ONLY) on the College Board Advanced Placement tests will receive credit toward graduation.

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For more information, click HERE

Click on individual schools to see the scores required for unit credits

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How do I know which UC is the best fit for me?

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Explore the UC Website!

Campus and Major Website

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Check to see if your major is open

Click Here

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Check out admissions data by campus:

Click Here

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The UC Application

Deadlines

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Filling out the application:

• Information on the entire application HERE

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• Undocumented student resources HERE

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Personal Insight Questions (REQUIRED!)

• You will have 8 questions to choose from. You must respond to only 4 of the 8 questions.
• Each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words.
• Which questions you choose to answer is entirely up to you: But you should select questions that are most relevant to your experience and that best reflect your individual circumstances.

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Use this link to see all things PIQ!

UC PIQ Planning Worksheet

EOP is also available at UCs!

Check out more information through this LINK.

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No letters of recommendation or personal questions required (you already have PIQ’s!).

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How are applications reviewed?

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After You Apply...

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Admissions Decisions