Tag: University of California
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Applying to UC? We have all the tips just for you
The University of California is comprised of ten campuses, nine of which are undergraduate. When we really break it down, what exactly is an admission officer looking at when they review your application? How do you maximize your chance of admission with a stronger application? Just what are the differences between the campuses? We’ve put…
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Understanding UC Admissions & Key Resources
The University of California boasts 9 undergraduate campuses, all now open for applying to as of August 1, 2018 for the Fall 2019 admission cycle. It’s as competitive as ever and record applications continue to roll in each round. What does this mean for you as an applicant? It means getting savvy with the UC…
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How to Tackle College Prep This Summer
You’ve aced your finals…or at least completed them…You’ve said your “have a good summers” and “we definitely need to hang out” and headed out the doors without looking back. But if you’re a rising Senior there may be a nagging voice that silently (or not so silently) keeps reminding you that college applications and the…
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The UC Application: Key tools to get you on your UC game for rising seniors
My rising seniors. You may be wondering what the heck you’re supposed to be doing to prep for college apps right now. You also may be wondering who you’ll take to prom or what outfit to wear on Coachella day 1, I mean it is a big deal. Either way I’m sure the convo of…
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UC Conference Fall 2016
This morning, I visited UC Irvine for the UC Counselor Conference. The weather was, amazing, students were bike riding around and I overall felt a sense of a collegiate atmosphere. This is the kind of stuff you get excited about (well at least I do!). I jotted down some information based on last year’s Fall…
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UC personal insight questions & quick tips
Are you applying to a UC school this year? Here are some quick tips to keep in mind and some resources to help as you start writing your personal insight responses: Application opens August 1, 2016 for Fall 2017 applicants Students may continue working on their application and will be able to submit November 1…
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UC Personal Statement Changing for Class of 2017
Updates from University of California admissions beginning with the Class of 2017 The UC Personal Statement is moving away from its previous two statements and now going with a different model, the personal insight questions The UC Application opens August 1, 2016 for the 2017 admission cycle Take the time over summer to work on essays…
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UC Application Tips and GPA Calculation
The UC Application is due on November 30th and my seniors are starting to trickle in more frequently with questions. Here are some helpful resources I have found related to applying to the UC system. Happy applying! Calculating your weighted UC GPA If you are looking to calculate your weighted UC GPA keep these tips…
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