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

3. Global Recognition Over 40K bachelor’s degrees awarded annually More PhD’s granted than any other US university 57 Nobel Prizes, including 25 since 1995 UC researchers and faculty are responsible for 5,505 inventions and 3,617 patents (average 3 inventions per day) Largest health sciences training program in the US 34M volumes in libraries, 2nd only to Library of Congress 228K students, 180K faculty & staff, 1.6M alumni 700+ majors in science, engineering, art, & humanities areas

4. UC has nine undergraduate campuses located throughout the State. We offer Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Degrees Our Campuses

5. Campuses are unique Location Size Major We Offer Variety

6. Admission To UC Freshman Requirements Comprehensive Review Personal Statement

7. Freshman Admission Requirements A minimum of 15 College-prep courses At least 11 of the 15 must be finished prior to the senior year. Referred to as the “a-g” pattern Required grade point average in “a-g” courses 3.4 GPA for Non-residents 3.0 GPA for California residents GPA calculated on 10th & 11th grade course work Examination Requirement ACT with Writing or SAT Reasoning by December of the senior year. SAT Subject Tests not required but may be recommended by some campuses/majors

8. The Required “a-g” Course Pattern UC looks for academically strong students who enrich the student experience A-G Subject AreaRequirement a. History/social science2 years b. English4 years c. Mathematics3 years (4 years recommended) d. Laboratory science2 years (3 years recommended) e. Language other than English2 years (3 years recommended) f. Visual and performing arts1 year g. College-preparatory elective1 year

9. Exam Requirements SAT Reasoning Math Reading Writing OR OPTIONAL EXAMS: SAT Subject Tests Advanced Placement (AP) International Baccalaureate (IB)  Official test scores must be reported by the testing agency.  Submit scores to ONE campus by December of the senior year. ACT with Writing Math English Reading Science Writing English proficiency test requirements for international students: TOEFL: 80 iBT or IELTS: 7 :

10. Personal Statement 2 Prompts, students must address both not to exceed 1,000 words in total Viewed as personal interview in writing www.universityofcalifornia.edu

11. Comprehensive Review 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 14 Factor Crafted Criteria

12. Applying for Admission to UC Application available: October 1 Application Period: November 1-30 Application Fee : $70 / $80 International To apply, complete the UC application at: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply We encourage students to apply broadly across the system. (UC does NOT have an Early Action or Early Decision process.)

13.  Education Abroad Program (EAP) choice of 35 countries  UCDC / Sacramento Center study U.S. government in Washington, D.C. or at California’s state capital in Sacramento  Intercampus Visitor take courses at another UC campus for up to a year  Undergraduate Research Possibilities in every major, not just science  Work-Learn Programs Earn money while putting formal education to use Exciting Opportunities at UC

14. Join us at UC events in Washington, DC! October 18 th,2012 University of California reception (for counselors, students and parents) 7:00pm Bullis School, 10601 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854 Event will be held in The Howard Auditorium in the Blair Family Center for the Arts More information and RSVP at http://ucrsvp.eventbrite.com/ October 20 th, 2012 The Counselor’s Guide to the University of California (workshop) 8:30am – 1:30pm University of California, Washington Center 1608 Rhode Island Ave NW Washington, DC 20036 More information and RSVP at http://uccounselor.eventbrite.com

15. Thank You!