OVERVIEW
UCLA Selection
UCLA Holistic Review
UCLA Transfer Alliance Program
Transfer Alliance Program Scholarship
UC Application Resources
UCLA SELECTION
Major preparation
http://www.assist.org/web-assist/welcome.html
Minimum 3.2 GPA
 Will vary by major
 http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/adm_tr.htm
Transfer course pattern/ IGETC
Holistic review process
UCLA’S HIGHLY SELECTIVE MAJORS
ALL MAJORS IN UCLA’S
S P E C I A LT Y S C H O O L S
Henry Samueli
School of
Engineering and
Applied Science
School of Arts and
Architecture
School of Theater,
Film and
Television
School of Nursing
**Will not be able to change into these
majors after admission!
COLLEGE OF LETTERS & SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Business Economics**
Communication Studies
Economics**
English
Global Studies
History
Human Biology and Society BA
International Development Studies
Life science Majors (including Biology)**
Political Science**
Psychology**
Sociology**
UCLA HOLISTIC REVIEW
Personal
Achievements
• 60 UC Transferable
units
• Completion of the 7
course pattern
• Completion of major
prerequisites
• Grade Point Average
Academic
Accomplishments
• The likely contribution
to the campus
• Employment or
personal responsibility
• Involvement in school
or community service
• Special talents
• Extensive leadership
and initiative
• Personal background
and experience, such as
military service,
internships or
participation in special
programs
• Demonstrated drive,
determination, and
willingness to succeed
• Special circumstances
• Limited opportunities or
taking advantage of
many opportunities
• Overcoming life
challenges or obstacles
Personal
Statement
ADDITIONAL REVIEW
Henry Samueli School of Engineering
and Applied Science
 Minimum 3.3 GPA
School of Arts and Architecture**
 Minimum 3.0 GPA
School of Theatre, Film and
Television**
 Minimum 3.0 GPA
School of Nursing**
 Minimum 3.5 GPA
**Supplemental Application
Required!!!
UCLA TRANSFER ALLIANCE PROGRAM (TAP)
Participation in Honors Program
College of Letters and Science ONLY
Review alternate majors
 Alternate major listed on application
 Alternate major may not be one of the
highly selective majors in the College of
Letter and Science
Not a transfer guarantee program!
What are the benefits?
UCLA TRANSFER ALLIANCE PROGRAM (TAP)
The alternate major may NOT be one of the following 10 selective majors:
Pre-Business Economics
Communication Studies
Pre-Economics
English
Pre- Global Studies
Pre-History
Pre-International Development Studies
Pre- Political Science
Pre- Psychology
Pre-Sociology
UC APPLICATION
One application for all UC campuses
Fall quarter applicants
November 1 – 30th
UC Application fee is $70 per campus
 Fee waiver available
Update applications January 15-31
Apply for FAFSA, January- March
Schedule a TAP certification appointment with
SCC January 15- February 3, 2014 for an
appointment February 10-20, 2014.
Questions about certification? Contact Sharon Wright at
714-628-4756
UCLA TAP SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION (TAP)
Eligibility:
•
Community College TAP student admitted to UCLA for Fall 2014
•
Applicants must submit a FAFSA by March 5 and be eligible for need-based
financial aid.
Application:
•
Complete the TAP Scholarship application
•
Write an essay (300 words) that answers: What specific research and/or creative
interested inspired you to continue your education, and how do you wish to
pursue these interests? What are your goals after you complete your UCLA
degree?
•
Provide a letter of recommendation for a school instructor, counselor, or
administrator.
• Application DUE: early June, 2014
http://www.tap.ucla.edu/scholarship.htm
RESOURCES
Your Transfer Center
Visit www.assist.org
UC Transfer Admissions Planner
 www.uctap.universityofcalifornia.edu/students/
UCLA Undergraduate Admissions
 STOMP
 CCCP
 Campus Tours
 General helpline: 310.825.3101
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kati Dickson
kdickson@saonet.ucla.edu
310-825-4221