applying made easy: technical details of the uc application fall 2013 counselor conference
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Applying Made Easy: Technical Details of the UC Application
Fall 2013Counselor Conference
Tips for Counselors
• Create your own account
• Fill out application (F2014 available Oct. 1)
• Read current messages
• Review the Common Questions
Student Preparation
• Start early
• Research campuses /majors; apply
broadly
• Get feedback on your personal statement
• Check your email often
Transfer Timeline
Date Task
October 1 Application opens for fall admission
November 1 – 30 Submit your UC application
Early January Submit Transfer Academic Update (TAU)
January 31 TAU deadline
April 1 – 30 Notification of admission decision
June 1 Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) deadline
July 1 Final transcript deadline
Getting StartedALL first-time applicants start here
The filing deadline for fall 2014 is 11:59 p.m. PST Nov. 30, 2013.
Term and Level
•Use the progress bar above to navigate•Use sections on the right for guidance•Use buttons below to move from page to page•Note my uc application, help, and sign out
Navigating
Error Messages
The Basics
More Basics
Residency
Citizenship
Choosing a Major
Click to expand the list of majors
Ranking San Diego Colleges
You must click here before ranking the colleges
Rank order does NOT affect chances of admission.
Scholarships
Review and select up to 16 scholarships that match your characteristics, interests, and background!
About You
Transfer Admission Planner
fall 2014
High School Attended
Colleges Attended
Courses and GradesClick to display courses
Course Requirements
Academic History Comments
Activities and Awards
Choose up to 5 of your most meaningful experiences for each category.
•Educational Preparation Programs•Community Service•Work Experience•Awards & Honors•Extra Curricular Activities
Test Scores
The Personal Statement
• 2 Prompts – applicant must address both
• 1,000 word total or less
• View as a personal interview on paper
• Compose responses outside of the application and request feedback from teachers, counselors, parents and/or friends
• Paste your responses in plain text
The Personal StatementStatement 1: What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed and describe any experience you have had in the field — such as volunteer work, internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities — and what you have gained from your involvement.
Statement 2: Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud, and how does it relate to the person you are?
Additional Comments
Use the space provided to describe a situation (personal or academic) that needs further explanation and not fully captured elsewhere in the application.
This is NOT a continuation of the personal statement.
Submitting the Application
Disabled until all circles are solid.
Completeness Check
If you are using AP credit to meet the transfer requirement, enter this information in the additional comments.
Releases & Signature
Fees, Payment & Waivers
Submit
Click here and expect thisCheck your email for a submission confirmation
After You Submit
Transfer Academic Update
Update courses that were “in progress” with grades earned, and confirm or update planned courses for the current and future terms prior to enrollment at UC. Deadline is January 31.
UC Admissions Home Pagewww.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
Quick Start Guide: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/apply-online/index.html
Help [email protected]
1-800-207-1710 (U.S. only)1-661-336-5723 (outside U.S.)
UC Application CenterP. O. Box 1432
Bakersfield, CA 93302
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