1. UC Freshmen Admissions FALL 2011

2. New Policies:  UC acceptable - at least a 3.0 GPA and a completion of 11 of the 15 a-g requirements at the end of junior year. Take SAT Reasoning or ACT plus Writing. UC acceptable  Apply to one UC, apply to all you identified on the application. SAT Reasoning Test go to all schools, ACT+ Writing don’t.  ELC (Eligibility in Local Context) –the top 9% of the class are guaranteed admission to UC Riverside, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara and UC Merced *Talk to Counselor to see if you qualify ELC (Eligibility in Local Context)  SAT Sub-tests are not required BUT recommended if a student is strong in a certain area. (English, Math, Language, Science & History)

3. A-G Subject Omission: If you are unable to complete the a-g requirements with a C or better (C’s are not repeatable)  Take AP/IB Test in subject area  Take SAT Subject Test in the content area  Validation for Math and Language classes only  For example: Take Spanish II—do well, then you do not have to take Spanish I.  For example: Take Algebra II or Pre- Calculus—do well, then you do not have to take Algebra I or Geometry. (Also, applies to 8 th grade classes taken.)

4. College Application Dates/Deadlines: Must be submitted online. Paper applications are no longer given. Senior year:  October 1 st – Application window opens online  November 1-30 – Applications can be submitted online  December is the last month to take the SAT for it to be included in the application.  February Applications are due, responses will be in March. Apply for FAFSA in Feb/March.

5. CollegeWeekLive.com October 18 – UC San Diego October 22 – UCLA October 28 – UC Irvine Financial Aid: Blue & Gold Opportunity Plan http://www.youtube.com/user/ucofficeofpresident http://www.youtube.com/user/ucofficeofpresident