University of California Fall 2012 Application Workshop Overview of Application Overview of Application UC Personal Statement Workshop is Monday, October 7. UC Personal Statement Workshop is Monday, October 7.

UC Admission Policy The University's admission policy calls for reviewing applications in depth The University's admission policy calls for reviewing applications in depth Each university uses a comprehensive/holistic review process Each university uses a comprehensive/holistic review process They want to see academic achievement and promise. They are looking for how you will contribute to the vitality of the campus. They want to see academic achievement and promise. They are looking for how you will contribute to the vitality of the campus.

Comprehensive Review 1. Grade-point average 2. Test scores 3. Performance in and number of courses beyond minimum a-g requirements 4. UC-approved honors courses and advanced courses advanced courses 5. Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) 6. Quality of senior-year program of study 7. Academic opportunities in California high schools high schools 8. Outstanding performance in one or more academic subject areas more academic subject areas 9. Achievements in special projects 10. Improvement in academic performance 11. Special talents, achievements and awards awards 12. Participation in educational preparation programs 13. Academic accomplishment in light of life experiences 14. Geographic location Note: No single factor determines admission

Application is done on-line One application can be used for all 9 universities. One application can be used for all 9 universities.

Application Deadline November 30, 2012 DateTask October 1Application opens for fall admission November 1 – 30Submit your UC application Early JanuaryUpdate December test scores March 1 – 31Notification of admission decision May 1Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) deadline July 1Final transcript deadline

Items you need to apply Unofficial transcript Unofficial transcript Social Security Number Social Security Number Parent Income Parent Income SAT scores SAT scores List of Activities, Awards, Leadership, Community Service, Employment since 9 th grade List of Activities, Awards, Leadership, Community Service, Employment since 9 th grade Polished Personal Statements done in a word document format Polished Personal Statements done in a word document format Credit card Credit card

Before you begin Turn off Electronic distractions Turn off Electronic distractions This is your future – it’s important This is your future – it’s important Secure a professional Secure a professional Clean up your social network pages Clean up your social network pages information on your application might be verified by Facebook, Twitter, You Tube information on your application might be verified by Facebook, Twitter, You Tube

Getting Started ALL first-time applicants start here The filing deadline for fall 2014 is 11:59 p.m. PST Nov. 30, 2013.

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The Basics

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Residency

Choosing a Major Click to expand the list of majors

Ranking San Diego Colleges You must click here before ranking the colleges Rank order does NOT affect chances of admission.

Scholarships Review and select up to 16 scholarships that match your characteristics, interests, and background!

About You

7 th and 8 th Grade Courses

High Schools Attended Rocklin High School Code is

HS Courses & Grades

College Courses Taken in HS

Academic History Comments

Activities and Awards Choose up to 5 of your most meaningful experiences for each category. Non a-g Coursework Educational Preparation Programs Community Service Work Experience Awards & Honors Extra Curricular Activities

Test Scores Self-report your scores here and order official scores to be sent to at least one UC campus.

Test Scores

The Personal Statement 2 Prompts – applicant must address both 1,000 word total or less for both. Think about 250/750 split. View as a personal interview on paper Compose responses outside of the application and request feedback from teachers, counselors, parents and/or friends Paste your responses in plain text

The Personal Statement Statement 1: Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations. 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 the space provided to describe a situation (personal or academic) that needs further explanation and not fully captured elsewhere in the application. This is NOT a continuation of the personal statement.

Submitting the Application Disabled until all circles are solid.

Completeness Check

Releases & Signature

Fees, Payment & Waivers

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After You Submit

UC Admissions Home Page Online Application Quick Start Guide: online/index.html online/index.html Help Desk (U.S. only) (outside U.S.) UC Application Center P. O. Box 1432 Bakersfield, CA Resources

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