Presenting Yourself on Presenting Yourself on the UC Transfer the UC Transfer

Application & Personal Application & Personal StatementStatementFall 2013Fall 2013

OverviewOverview

• Student Preparation• Comprehensive Review of the

Application• Filling Out the Application Basics• The Importance of Accurate

Details• The Personal Statement• Submitting the Application

Student PreparationStudent Preparation

• Prepare early• Research campuses

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions• Gather materials

• Use the checklist in the Apply Online to UC brochure:

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/counselors/files/ApplyOnline_13-14_Transfer.pdf

• Email communication is important!• Apply broadly• Brainstorm specific concrete examples that

you are proud of throughout the past few years

• Get reviews of your personal statement and revise, revise, revise

Date/Deadline Task September 1-30 TAG Application Filing PeriodOctober 1-31 UC Application OpensNovember 1-30 Submit online UC Application January Update Coursework &

Grades (TAU)April Notification of Admission June 1 SIR (Statement of Intent to

Register) Deadline – TransferTo access the UC online

application, visit: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/ap

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Application TimelineApplication Timeline

• Every UC campus gets the same application

• Every UC campus you apply to will evaluate if you have met minimum admissions requirements

• Each UC campus will review your application for admission individually using the information in the application

Eligibility vs. SelectionEligibility vs. Selection

Comprehensive ReviewComprehensive Review

• Completion of major preparation courses

• Completion of breadth/GE requirements or IGETC

• GPA in all transferable courses

• Honors courses/programs

• Talents, achievements, awards

• Special college projects/programs

• Accomplishments in light of life experiences

• Geographic Diversity

Assess the student within the context of academic and personal experiences

Filling Out the Application Filling Out the Application BasicsBasics

• Contact Information – so campuses can communicate with you

• Campus Selection • Major Selection• There is a 30 minute time limit

for each page of the application; click next or log out to save

Getting Started…Getting Started…

The filing deadline for fall 2013 is 11:59 p.m. PST Nov. 30, 2012.

Returning users sign in.

ALL first-time applicants start here!

Use the progress bar to navigate to different sections of the application.

NavigatingNavigating

Read commonly asked questions for helpful information.

Learn what is in each section.

Use the buttons on the bottom to move from page to page.

Update your e-mail or other account information using “my UC application”

Save/Logout at any time

Start ApplicationStart Application

All applicants are required to disclose their social security number if they have one

Choosing a MajorChoosing a Major

Select a major, alternate major or no alternate major.

Click on a college to expand the list of majors available and make your selection.

Ranking San Diego CollegesRanking San Diego Colleges

Rank the San Diego colleges in order of preference.

This will NOT affect your chances of admission to UC San Diego.

You must click on this link before ranking SD colleges.

ScholarshipsScholarships

Be sure to open and review each category of scholarships! Select scholarships that match your interests or characteristics (up to 16 total).

BiographicalBiographical

Although many questions in the Biographical section are voluntary, this information gives evaluators a more complete picture of your academic accomplishments in light of special circumstances.

BiographicalBiographical

Students applying for EOP will be required to provide information on parent education, income and family size in the next steps of the Biographical section.

BiographicalBiographical

BiographicalBiographical

The Importance of Accurate The Importance of Accurate DetailsDetails

• Personal Information• Academic History• Examination Scores• Activities Outside of School

Academic History (college)Academic History (college)

Easy to edit

Academic History (CCC Academic History (CCC courses)courses)

Click on +/- to expand the list of courses within a department

UC transferable courses are pulled from the ASSIST database

Academic History (non-CCC Academic History (non-CCC courses)courses)

Enter non-ASSIST courses in the table provided

Academic HistoryAcademic History

Academic HistoryAcademic History

Activities and AwardsActivities and Awards

• Other categories include Educational Preparation Programs, Work Experience, Awards & Honors, and Extracurricular Activities

• Applicants are

limited to five entries for each, so select the ones that are most meaningful

Test ResultsTest Results

• Select the exam, enter dates tests taken or planned, and add scores if available.

• Send official scores to UC by the reporting deadline.

The Personal StatementThe Personal Statement

• 2 Prompts, students must address both

• 1,000 words total or less• View as personal interview on paper

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/personal-statement/index.html

Click on the “Tips” box

Statement #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 this space to tell us anything else you want us to know about you and your academic record that you have not had the opportunity to describe elsewhere in the application. Limit your response to 550 words or less.

The Personal StatementThe Personal Statement

The Personal Statement: The Personal Statement: Final ThoughtsFinal Thoughts

• Start early, get feedback, and REVISE!

• Define your motivation/momentum in topics you are passionate about

• Decisions are never made on the personal statement alone

• Avoid some common mistakes

Submitting the application Submitting the application and next stepsand next steps

• Include additional comments where appropriate

• Don’t forget to hit “Submit”• Approximately 5 weeks after

you submit, go back into the application to update it

Review and SubmitReview and SubmitBefore starting submit process, carefully review information on summary page.

Release and Application Integrity Release and Application Integrity StatementStatement

After You SubmitAfter You Submit

Update your grades and courses (Transfer Academic Update)

Update your account information

Transfer Academic UpdateTransfer Academic Update

Students receive information about the online Transfer Academic Update when they receive their emailed and printed application acknowledgments.

Update submission PRIORITY deadline - January 31

Transfer Admission GuaranteeTransfer Admission Guarantee

• Seven UC campuses offer guaranteed admission to students who meet specific requirements.

• Beginning in the fall 2012 TAG cycle, students are only able to submit a TAG to ONE campus.

• The filing period for TAG is September 1-30.• By participating in a TAG program, students can receive:

• Early review of their academic record at some campuses (usually November)

• Specific guidance on major preparation and general education requirements

UC Davis

UC Irvine

UC Merced

UC Riverside

UC San Diego*

UC Santa Barbara

UC Santa Cruzwww.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/transfer/

guarantee/

UC Home Page:www.universityofcalifornia.edu

Admission Requirements: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions

Online Application:www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

UC Application Center(800) 207-1710 (within the U.S.) or (661) 336-5723 (outside the U.S.) ucinfo@applyucsupport.net

Questions & ContactsQuestions & Contacts