University of California

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Presenting yourself on the UC application (First-year) - Fall 2026 UC application walkthrough (NEW!)

California resident first-year application data 2025 (NEW!)

UC-CSU comparison of minimum first-year requirements

Personal Insight Questions guide for first-year applicants (English)

Personal Insight Questions guide for first-year applicants (Spanish)

PIQ worksheet (English)

PIQ worksheet (Spanish)

CSU-UC comparison of minimum first-year requirements 

13 factors UC uses for comprehensive review

Local guarantee (ELC)