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The University of California (UC) is a public research university system in the U.S. state of California. The University of California currently has 10 campuses, a combined student body of 273,179 students, 22,700 faculty members, 154,900 staff members and over 2.0 million living alumni.
The University of California (UC) is a public research university system in the U.S. state of California. The University of California currently has 10 campuses, a combined student body of 273,179 students, 22,700 faculty members, 154,900 staff members and over 2.0 million living alumni.
Entrance Exams: ACT or SAT (UC will be "test-optional" for fall 2021 and fall 2022. Freshman applicants are not required to submit SAT/ACT test scores). Fall 2023 and fall 2024 Admission to the UC will be "test-blind" for applicants.
A-G Requirement: To meet minimum admission requirements, you must complete 15 yearlong high school courses with a letter grade of C or better — at least 11 of them prior to your last year of high school.
Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.00 California applicants must earn at least a 3.0 GPA and nonresidents must earn a minimum 3.4 GPA in all A-G or college-preparatory courses to meet this requirement.
4/8 Personal Insight Questions- 350 words/question
Colleges and Majors: Research every campus prior to applying to ensure they offer your major at that campus and if a audition or supplemental materials are needed.
Extra-Curricular Activities/Community Service. SAT Subject Test are required for Engineering & STEM Field
Students who earn scores of 3 or higher on the College Board Advanced Placement tests will receive credit toward graduation.
SAHS College Board Code : 053235
SAHS College Board Code : 053235
Application Available: August
Submit: November 1 - November 30
What is the Personal Insight Question?
What is the Personal Insight Question?
The Personal Insight questions are about getting to know you better — your life experience, interests, ambitions and inspirations. Think of it as your interview with the admissions office.
Freshman applicants must respond to four short-answer prompts chosen from eight options. There is no advantage or disadvantage to choosing certain prompts over others, and each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words.
Thoughtfully describe not only what you’ve done, but also the choices you have made and what you have gained as a result.
Allow sufficient time for preparation, revisions, and careful composition. Your answers are not evaluated on correct grammar, spelling, or sentence structure, but these qualities will enhance overall presentation and readability.
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.
All questions are equal: All questions are given equal consideration in the application review process, which means there is no advantage or disadvantage to choosing certain questions over others.
Click here for a guide to the personal insight questions.
Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time.
Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.
What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?
Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.
Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement?
Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom.
What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?
Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you stand out as a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California?
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