University of California Admissions and Application Information

A Glance at Fall 2015 Freshmen 402,076 freshman applications for Fall 2015 134,341 CA students were offered admission. 58% of the frosh applicants were offerred admission.

A Glance: Transfer TAG program is an option 90% of admitted transfer students come the California community colleges

Freshman Admissions 2016

Admission Requirements All applicants who meet minimum requirements will receive a comprehensive review of their application. 11 of the 15 “a-g” courses by the end of 11th grade 3.0 minimum GPA (weighted, capped) ACT Plus Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test

Campus Selection in Admission Comprehensive Review – Policy since 2002: Defines merit using multiple measures of accomplishment and promise Considers the personal and school context in which the applicant has demonstrated achievement Requires individual applicant review Holistic method is a form of Comprehensive Review

ELC Process and Outcomes UC letter encouraging top students from each participating high school to apply is sent in September Top 9 percent from participating high school GPA calculated after a student applies for admission Students know instantly if they qualify for ELC

The Message for Students Do as well as possible in “a-g” courses Take ACT Plus Writing or SAT Reasoning Apply to multiple campuses Use resources available to them Take advantage of opportunities