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University of California Comprehensive Review 101

14 Factors of Comprehensive Review

The University of California System 10 campuses Over 225,000 students Over 700 majors Over 1.6 million living alumni California State Universities – 23 campuses California Community Colleges – 112 campuses 3

UC LOCATIONS ARE:

University of California Mission We teach UC Provides tools to continue intellectual development over a lifetime & contribute to the needs of a changing society. We conduct research UC National laboratories, medical centers and other research facilities around the state. We provides public Service UC's libraries, museums, performing arts spaces, laboratories, gardens and science centers are valuable public resources. 5

Freshman Minimum Qualifications 1 Complete a minimum of 15 college-preparatory courses (“a-g” courses), with at least 11 finished prior to senior year. 2 Earn the required grade point average (GPA) in “a-g” courses 3.0 California resident 3.4 Non-residents GPA calculated from 10th & 11th grade course work weighted by a maximum of 8 semesters UC-approved honors grade points 3 Meet the examination requirement by taking the ACT with Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test by December of your senior year. 9% x 9% UC systemwide guarantee for CA resident applicants 6

The Required “a-g” Course Pattern A-G Subject Area Requirement a. History/social science 2 years b. English 4 years c. Mathematics 3 years (4 years recommended) d. Laboratory science 2 years (3 years recommended) e. Language other than English f. Visual and performing arts 1 year g. College-preparatory elective UC looks for academically strong students who enrich the student experience and succeed academically to a timely graduation. 7

Comprehensive Review 14 UC Faculty-Approved Criteria Grade-Point Average Test Scores Courses Completed/Planned Honors Courses Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) Quality of Senior-Year Program of Study Academic Opportunities in California High Schools Performance in Academic Subject Areas Achievements in Special Projects Improvement in Academic Performance Special Talents, Achievements, and Awards Participation in Educational Preparation Programs Academic Accomplishment Within Life Experiences Geographic Location 8

Implementing Campus Selection Each campus has a faculty committee that has plenary authority over undergraduate admissions / selection. Determine the model of Comprehensive Review that fits the campus – all campuses use comprehensive review. Campuses determine which of the 14 criteria they will use, and what value/weight each criterion will be given. 9

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