1. University of California
Comprehensive Review 101

2. 14 Factors of Comprehensive Review

3. 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

4. UC LOCATIONS ARE:

5. 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

6. Freshman Minimum Qualifications1
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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. SPECIFICS IN DEPTH EXPLANATION:
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