UC Waitlist Chances, COVID Edition
A combination of factors has created a perfect storm for fall 2020's waitlist hopefuls. Waitlists are notorious brain drains that…
UC Campuses Open for Winter/Spring Terms
The University of California has opened up three UC campuses for students ready to transfer in winter quarter or spring…
International Students and Presidential Proclamation April 22
An update for international students worried about Trump's proclamation limiting entry into the U.S. As many are aware, on April…
6 Points After You’ve Been Admitted to a UC, Fall 2020
Congratulations! You've been admitted to a UC for Fall 2020. Below is information regarding dates and variances due to COVID-19:…
Tip for Berkeley Waitlist applicants 2020
Tip of the day: With ongoing campus havoc due to COVID-19, in your waitlist letter, tell Berkeley admissions you’re willing…
COVID-19 Updates for Incoming UC Freshmen and Transfers
I have listed (in full) the various procedures implemented by the University of California, as campuses remain in lockdown. Statement…
2020 Haas Interview Requests Now Automated
In a surprise move, possibly due to the coronavirus, the Berkeley Haas interview segment for business major applicants is now…
10 Things to Know about the UC Transfer Academic Update
Every transfer applicant who applied to a UC in November needs to fill out the Transfer Academic Update (TAU) in…
Admission Notification Dates for UC Transfer Applicants 2020
Here's the round-up of transfer notifications by UC for applicants applying for Fall 2020. As usual, I have included previous…
Haas Offers MBA Deferred Enrollment to Cal Undergrads
UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business just launched a new program called Accelerated Access that allows current Cal undergrads to apply…
What’s this about the draft and FAFSA?
Some of you may have read some dire warnings about filling out FAFSA and having to go off to war.…
UC TAU, Audits and Withdrawing Your Application
Tying up loose ends as you await the results of your UC application. Transfer Academic Update (TAU) You are required…
