Presenting Yourself on the UC Application for Undergraduate Admission Freshmen

Presenting Yourself on the UC Application for Undergraduate Admission Freshmen

Overview Before Beginning How Applications are Reviewed Completing the Application The Personal Statement Submitting the Application 2

Before Beginning

Application Timeline Freshman Date/Deadline August 1 November 1-30 Mid-January February - March May 1 Mid-May to July Task UC Application Opens Submit UC Application Online Self-Report December Test Results D E Notification of Admission C Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) Deadline B Waitlist Admission Notification A 4

Requirements A-G Subject Requirements a) 2 years of history/social studies b) 4 years of English c) 3 years of math d) 2 years of lab science e) 2 years of a language other than English (LOTE) f) 1 year of a Visual or Performing Art course (VPA) g) 1 additional college prep elective course that falls within the a-f subject requirements UC Course List website to check if a class meets a-g: https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist#/list/search/5?f= Coursework Complete any 11 UC-approved a-g courses prior to senior year Complete all 15-course a-g subject pattern by the end of senior year Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better

Requirements Grade point average Minimum 3.00 weighted GPA (for CA Residents) Based on all a-g courses completed in 10th & 11 th, including summer courses after 9 th grade Examinations ACT with Writing or SAT Reasoning Test by December of senior year Some campuses may recommend SAT Subject Tests for specific majors: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/requirements/examinationrequirement/sat-subject-tests/

Student Preparation Research Campuses Early Gather Materials Brainstorm Apply Broadly Ask for Advice and Feedback Email Communication is Critical 5

Selecting a Campus

UC Freshman Application Data CA Resident Fall 2015 UC Data: 72% of DNHS seniors who applied to UC were accepted

How Applications are Reviewed

Requirements vs. Selection Every UC Campus Receives the same application from you Reviews for minimum requirements Reviews for admission individually using content of the application 7

Comprehensive Review Campuses Look For Strong grades, test scores & course preparation An inclusive educational experience Assess Student Within Context Educational environment Available resources and opportunities The Full Application Not just the personal statement 8

Comprehensive Review Grade-Point Average Test Scores Courses Completed/Planned Honors Courses Top 9% 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 9

Completing the UC Application

Importance of Accurate Details Statement of Application Integrity Academic History Examination Scores Activities Outside of School Verification of Application Information 11

The Basics Contact Information So campuses can contact you Family Information Campus/Major Selection Apply broadly Fee Waiver 30-Minute Time Out Next or Logout to save 12

Getting Started First time users start here! Application Deadline: November 30, 11:59 p.m. PST Apply Online at universityofcalifornia.edu/apply 13

Navigating Use the progress bar above to navigate Use sections on the right for guidance Use buttons below to move from page to page Note my uc application, help, and sign out 14

Starting Your Application 15

Starting Your Application All students must enter a social security number if they have one 16

Campuses Takes you to each universities website

Selecting a Major Click to expand the list of majors 17

UC Campus Policies & Procedures for Reviewing Freshman Applicants http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/files/freshman-admission-matrix.pdf

Closed Majors found on UC site

www.assist.org (click on Explore Majors)

Ranking San Diego Colleges You must click here before ranking the colleges Rank order does NOT affect chances of admission 18

Scholarships Review and select up to 16 scholarships that match your characteristics, interests, and background! 19

Biographical Information 20

About You EOP provides assistance to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This program is open only to California residents and American Indians from any state

Academic History for Freshman Applicants

7 th /8 th Grade Courses Algebra 1 = 1 st year algebra/alg. 1-2 Geometry = Geo 1-2 Yr 1 Lang/Spanish = Span 1-2 Advanced math and language other than English courses in middle school can be used to meet A-G requirements August 2014 22

High School Attendance Del Norte School Code: 054351 Must list every school attended since 9 th grade 23

High School Attendance Provide basic information about your high school 2016 Make sure you enter Del Norte as SEMESTER term system (2 final grades/year) 24

High School Coursework Enter academic courses taken and grades earned at each school as they appear on your official academic record 25

High School Coursework 2012-13 9 th Coursework listed above: HS English 1-2, Algebra 3-4/Pre-Calc 1, Bio 1/Chem 1-2, Spanish 3-4-5, Ceramics 1 Enter academic courses taken and grades earned at each school as they appear on your official academic record August 2014 25

High School Coursework 2013-14 10 th Coursework listed above: APEC, HS English 3-4, AP Calc AB/Pre-Calc 2, AP Bio/Bio 2, Spanish 6-7-8, Ceramics 2 Enter academic courses taken and grades earned at each school as they appear on your official academic record August 2014 25

High School Coursework 2014-15 11 th Coursework listed above: APUSH, American Literature 1-2, AP Calc BC, AP Spanish Lang, Marketing Econ 1, AP Physics C Enter academic courses taken and grades earned at each school as they appear on your official academic record August 2014 25

High School Coursework 2015-16 12 th Coursework listed above: AP US Gov, Expos Reading & Writing 1-2, Stats/AP Stats, AP Chemistry, Photo 1-2 Enter academic courses taken and grades earned at each school as they appear on your official academic record August 2014 25

High School Coursework Enter academic courses that do not appear on the UC-approved course list 26

College Courses Taken in High School 27

Academic History Comments Use this space to explain unusual circumstances, not as an extension of the personal statement. i.e. You took an AP class but not the AP exam, why? i.e. You did poorly one semester, why? 28

Activities & Awards Non a-g Coursework Educational Preparation Programs Community Service Work Experience Awards & Honors Extra Curricular Activities Choose up to 5 of your most meaningful experiences for each category. 29

Activities & Awards

ACT & SAT Test Scores Self-report your scores Send OFFICIAL ACT and/or SAT test scores to one UC campus you are applying to. Scores will be shared with each campus you apply to. Must complete ALL required exams by the December test date 30

Advanced Placement Test Scores Passing AP & IB exam scores can be used to show subject mastery 31

California State Student ID Ca State Student ID is on your Del Norte Transcript, in the upper left-hand corner

The Personal Statement

The Personal Statement Two Prompts Must address both 1,000 words total maximum View as a personal interview on paper Compose outside of application Request feedback Paste responses in plain text 33

Freshman Statement Prompt One 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. 34

Freshman Statement Prompt Two 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? 35

Personal Statement Final Thoughts Start early, get feedback, and revise Define your motivation in topics that you are passionate about Provide information to support & enhance the review process Add clarity, depth, context, and meaning the application. Don t make it about others in your family - You should be the STAR! How has your background motivated/inspired you? Not about the situation but how you grew from it. Detailed, meaningful, and with depth What did you choose to do in HS? What did you learn from it? How did you apply what you learned to other aspects of your life? Resources on DNHS Counseling website/senior News & Naviance Decisions are never made on the personal statement alone 36

Submitting the Application

Submitting the Application Additional Comments Include when appropriate Don t Forget to Click Submit Updates Return to the application to make updates 38

Submitting the Application Disabled until all circles are solid. 39

Before you click SUBMIT Carefully check over entire application Ask your parent or other adult to review it also Use your transcript! A misreported course or grade could cause your admission to be rescinded next summer Report all Ds or Fs earned in an a-g course Did you tell them everything you want them to know? Every answer gives UC an opportunity to learn something about you, a picture of who you are. Family background? Activities?

Completeness Check 40

Release & Signature 41

Fees, Payment & Waivers 42

Submit Click here and expect this Check your email for a submission confirmation 43

After Submission CHECK YOUR EMAIL OFTEN!!!!!! 44

Letter of Acceptance Letter of acceptance is conditional! UC can rescind/revoke your admission after HS graduation. You must Earn grades of C s or better in senior coursework Maintain reported GPA Self report all information on application correctly, including all coursework taken, grades earned and senior coursework planned they will not see your transcript until after graduation.

The Blue+Gold Opportunity For California residents whose families earn less than $80,000 and who qualify for financial aid, the Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan will fully cover UC s system wide tuition and fees. Provides a minimum amount of grant money that students can receive. Students with sufficient financial need can qualify for even more grants to cover other educational expenses, such as room and board, books, and transportation. Financial aid estimator: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying-foruc/financial-aid. Gives families a better idea of the total amount of financial aid they might receive. Students should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 2 in order to qualify for the Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan and to receive the highest possible financial aid award. No separate application is needed for the Blue and Gold plan; students will receive the benefits automatically if they qualify. www.universityofcalifornia.edu/blueandgold

Resources UC Admissions Home Page admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/ How to Apply admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/index.html Online Application admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu/applicant/login.htm Help Desk ucinfo@applyucsupport.net 1-800-207-1710 (U.S. only) 1-310-513-2715 (outside U.S.) UC Application Center P. O. Box 1432 Bakersfield, CA 93302 45

Resources Comprehensive review: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/how-applicationsreviewed Admissions index/statewide Path: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/californiaresidents/admissions-index/ Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) program: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/californiaresidents/local-path/ Recommended Subject Tests: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/requirements/exa mination-requirement/sat-subject-tests/ UC A-G Course List: https://hsarticulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist#/list/search/5?f=

Good Luck! DEADLINE November 30 th don t wait until the last day! Order test score reports for SAT & ACT when you submit Check email & web portal often UC does not accept HS transcript or letter of rec when you apply Do not send your transcript until end of senior year, unless they ask for it sooner Application Workshops with DNHS Counselors Seniors should drop-in from 8:00 9:00 a.m. to work on their college applications. DNHS Counselors will be available. Every Tues until Thanksgiving Break in Library Computer Lab. Please attend! Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 17 from 8-9 am PUSD College Fair Oct. 20th @ DNHS 6-8:30 pm Financial Aid Night January 12 th @ Westview HS File FAFSA by March 2 nd

Submitting the Application