Presenting Yourself on the
UC Application for
Undergraduate Admission –
Transfers
August 2014
Overview
Before Beginning
How Applications are Reviewed
Completing the Application
The Personal Statement
Submitting the Application
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Before Beginning
Application Timeline
Transfer
Date/Deadline
Task
August 1
UC Application Opens
November 1-30
Submit UC Application Online
Late January
Update Fall Term Grades and Course
Schedule
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March - April
Notification of Admission
June 1
Statement ofBIntent to Register (SIR)
Deadline
Mid-June to Early July
Waitlist Admission Notification
C
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Student Preparation
Research Campuses Early
Gather Materials
Brainstorm
Apply Broadly
Ask for Advice and Feedback
Email Communications is Critical
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How Applications are
Reviewed
Requirements vs. Selection
Every UC Campus
• Gets the same application
• Reviews for minimum requirements
• Reviews for admission individually using
content of the application
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Comprehensive Review
Campuses Look For
• Strong grades & course preparation
• An inclusive educational experience
Assess Student Within Context
• Educational environment
• Available resources and opportunities
The Full Application
Not just the personal statement
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Comprehensive Review
• Grade Point Average in all
transferrable courses
• Special Talents,
Achievements, and awards
• Completion of courses to
meet major preparation
• Completion of Special
Projects
• Completion of courses to
meet breadth requirements
• Academic Accomplishment
Within Life Experiences
• Geographic Location
• Participation in academic
honors courses or programs
• Completion of an associate
degree for transfer offered
by a California community
college
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Completing the UC Application
Accurate Details
Statement of Application Integrity
Personal Information
Academic History
AP/IP Examination Scores
Activities Outside of School
Verification of Application Information
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The Basics
Contact Information
So campuses can contact you
Campus/Major Selection
Apply broadly
30-Minute Time Out
“Next” or “Logout” to save
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Getting Started
First time users
start here!
Application Deadline: November 30, 11:59 p.m. PST
Apply Online at universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
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Navigating
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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
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Starting Your Application
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Starting Your Application
All students must enter a social security
number if they have one
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Selecting a Major
Click to expand
the list of majors
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Ranking San Diego Colleges
You must click here
before ranking the
colleges
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Scholarships
Review and select up to 16 scholarships that match
your characteristics, interests, and background!
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Biographical Information
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Academic History for
Transfer Applicants
UC Transfer Admission Planner
Students using UC TAP can import information from TAP to
the UC application
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High School Attendance
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College Attendance
Provide basic information about your college
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College Coursework
Click to
display
courses
Enter UC-approved A-G courses taken and grades
earned at each school
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College Coursework
Indicate intent to complete required English and math
courses
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Academic History Comments
Use this space to explain unusual circumstances, not
as an extension of the personal statement
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Activities & Awards
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Educational Preparation Programs
Community Service
Work Experience
Awards & Honors
Extra Curricular Activities
Choose up to 5 of your most
meaningful experiences for each
category.
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Test Scores
Passing AP & IB exam scores can be used to show
subject mastery
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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
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Transfer Statement
Prompt One
What is your intended major? Discuss how your
interest in the subject developed and describe any
experience you have had in the field — such as
volunteer work, internships and employment,
participation in student organizations and activities
— and what you have gained from your involvement.
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Transfer 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?
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Personal Statement – Final Thoughts
Start early, get feedback, and revise
Define your motivation in topics that you are
passionate about
Decisions are never made on the personal
statement alone
Avoid common mistakes
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Submitting the Application
Submitting the Application
Additional Comments
Include when appropriate
Don’t Forget to Click Submit
Updates
Return to the application to make certain changes
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Submitting the Application
Disabled until all circles
are solid.
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Completeness Check
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Release & Signature
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Fees, Payment & Waivers
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Submit
Click here
and expect this
Check your email
for a submission
confirmation
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After Submission
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Transfer Academic Update
Update courses that were “in progress” with grades
earned, and confirm or update planned courses for the
current and future terms prior to enrollment at UC.
Deadline is January 31.
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Resources
UC Admissions Home Page
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/
How to Apply
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/index.html
Online Application
https://admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu/applicant/login.html
Help Desk
ucinfo@applyucsupport.net
1-800-207-1710 (U.S. only)
1-661-336-5723 (outside U.S.)
UC Application Center
P. O. Box 1432
Bakersfield, CA 93302
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Submitting the Application