Tuesday, September 11, 2007

How to Apply to a UC

1. The UC application is available from the University of California website.
• The UC application filing period is November 1-30, but you may begin working on your application beginning October 1.
• The UC application fee is $60.00 per campus.
• College application workshops will be announced soon.
• For help with your Personal Statement go here. New prompts for Fall 2008 applicants!
• For help with any college admissions essay go here.2.
Make sure you complete the 2008-2009 admissions application because this is the year you will be going to college.
3. Always print a copy of everything you submit online.
4. Obtain a certificate of mailing (not certified) for any applications or documents you mail through the post office. Don’t send anything in such a way that the college has to sign for it (such as certified).
5. UC applications do not require letters of recommendation or transcripts.
6. It is the student’s responsibility to submit a FINAL transcript request to our school registrar in June.
7. UC entrance exam requirements are SAT Reasoning or ACT Plus Writing AND Two SAT Subject Tests.
Register for the SAT online
• SAT Reasoning Test: October 6, November 3, and December 1
• Cost: $43
• SAT Subject Test: October 6, November 3, and December 1
• Cost: $50-$60 for 2 tests
Register for the ACT online
• ACT Test Plus Writing: September 15, October 27, December 8
• Cost: $44.50