10 Tips for Better UC Application Essays
Now that the rush of applications is over, I've compiled some of the small and easily correctable things that will make all the…
Bringing Your Best Game to the UC Personal Insight Prompts
I feel obligated to address this issue because this is the first year I've been running into students that really are not putting…
UC Personal Insight Prompts to Remain the Same
Just a quick update: the UC Personal Insight prompts for both freshmen and transfers will remain the same for 2020 applicants. More to…
Slots Filling up for Fall 2019 UC Application Support
Just a heads up, I'm starting my slow wind-up for fall 2019 UC application season. I assist with Personal Insights, Haas Supplemental, and…
Three Tips About UC Personal Insights
I often get questions about the Personal Insights via Linkedin or Quora and thought I would share a few that are pertinent as…
UC Application for Fall 2018 Now Online
It's that time of year again. The long nail-biting slog toward a spot at one of the UCs. The application is now available…
Quick Take: UC Transfer Acceptances 2017
First off, congrats to everyone who got accepted to a UC this application period! It has been an intense ride. This year appears to…
UC Releases Personal Insights for Fall 2017
UC Personal Insights, 2017 The University of California has just released the Transfer Personal Insight Questions for fall 2017 applicants (those hoping to start at a…
First Year Analysis of Personal Insights
Now that the big wave of applications is over (yes, you can still apply to some majors), I want to do a post-mortem of…
Do UC Admissions Have Access to Previous Applications
I occasionally answer questions on Quora. Below is one question and answer: Do UC admissions have access to your previous applications including your old personal statement?…