1. Applying to the UC 1 Go to https://admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu https://admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu

2. First Page (START) Frequently asked questions Navigation Bar

3. Start Page 2 of 4 3 Fill out your address Confirm this is where mail should be sent. MAIL WILL BE SENT. Authorize texts if you want reminders for apps/update, etc.

4. Citizenship/Social Security Number 4 Enter in your Social Security # OR Your DACA #

5. Select ALL Campuses for Application 5

6. Select a MAJOR and ALT. MAJOR 6 MAJOR ALTERNATE MAJOR

7. UCSD ONLY- Rank Colleges 7 No weight in admissions’ decisions Doctors/Lawyers, Very academic based Liberal Arts (writers, theater, music) Community Service based Engineering International Politics/Languages Techie

8. Scholarships 8 Select up to 16 characteristics that apply to you. You will be automatically considered for scholarships in those categories.

9. EOP at the UC 9 Just click the box to be considered!

10. EOP Questionnaire 10 This box will automatically pop up. NOT OPTIONAL. Fill this out with a solid response of 240 characters.

11. About You Section 11 Fill it out.

12. MAKE SURE TO CHECK INCOME WITH YOUR COUNSELOR! 12

13. Academic History 13 Fill it our like the CSU application.

14. When it comes to our grading system… 14

15. Additional Comments Section 15 Use this section to explain any circumstances that may have affected your performance in school (mother got sick, etc.)

16. Activities & Awards 16 Be sure to enter Junior/Senior Seminar and PE or Teacher’s Assistant!

17. Activities & Awards 17 Be sure to be specific Be sure to SPELL CHECK and CAPITALIZE when appropriate.

18. Test Scores 18 Enter scores as applicable. For students testing in Oct-Dec, put the test date and leave the score section blank.

19. Personal Statement 19 EXIT your application at this point. We will fill this part in once finished with essays. EMAIL your counselor your username/password so he/she can review your application.