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Apply between October 1 - December 2

How does UC evaluate applications? There are 13 factors they use. Read about them here: 13 Factors for UC Admission

Below are very short how-to videos presented by the UCSB admissions office. If you have any questions, please contact your CAVA Guidance Counselor.

**Courses you list in section 3 are VERY important. Contact your counselor if there is any discrepancy between the course name on your transcript and the course name you are listing on the application.

Starting the UC Application (4:59)

Section 1: About You (5:54)

Section 2: Campuses & Majors (4:36)

Section 3: Freshman Academic History (5:50)

Section 4: Test Scores (4:51)

Section 5: Activities & Awards (5:37)

Section 6: Scholarships & Programs (3:21)

Section 7: Personal Insight Questions (7:11)

UC Application Series Overview (9:03)

How Your Application is Reviewed

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Collegewise Webinar on UC Admissions Tips

Freshman data: GPA for Middle 50% of accepted students starting college in Fall 2023:

Berkeley 4.15 - 4.29 Irvine 4.07 - 4.28 Merced 3.48 - 4.08
Davis 4.03 - 4.27 Los Angeles 4.20 - 4.31 Riverside 3.76 - 4.18
San Diego 4.11 - 4.29 Santa Barbara 4.13 - 4.29 Santa Cruz 3.86 - 4.22

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