University of California (UC) System
UC Freshman Admit Data (Fall 2020)
Please be cautious in drawing conclusions from this information. Use it as a general guide to selectivity and not as a predictor of your chance of admission.
UC Application Checklist
Action Steps
Starting August 1: Create your UC Application account
Begin inputing information in your UC Application Account
November 1-30: Submit UC Application
OPTIONAL: Send official test scores (SAT/ACT/SAT Subject Tests) to UC schools
Reminders
Use 1 application to apply to any of the 9 campuses
$70 fee per campus, but students who qualify for fee waivers due to family income can apply to up to 4 UC’s for free
Fee Waivers are determined by the UCs. You will need to submit family income information on the application to see if you qualify.
No need to submit official transcripts or AP exam scores when applying
You must self-report your grades and AP scores, and you will be required to submit your final transcript and AP scores once you commit to the school
Report your highest overall score from a single test on the SAT/ACT on you application, but request that an official copy of all your scores be sent from the testing agency
Highest scores from single test administration will be used
Submitting to 1 UC will allow all UC’s to receive your scores
Application Workshop
If you missed the workshop or would like to review the presentation, please click on the link.
UC Personal Insight Questions
Directions
You will have 8 questions to choose from. You must respond to only 4 of the 8 questions.
Each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words.
Which questions you choose to answer is entirely up to you: But you should select questions that are most relevant to your experience and that best reflect your individual circumstances.
UC Admissions Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
This guide contains information about the following topics and more:
Admission Requirements
Application Deadlines
Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid
Personal Insight Questions and Guidance
AP and IB Exam Credit Awarded
General and Campus Specific Selection Process