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 suck you into…
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 semester. Application deadlines…
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 22, 2020, President…
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: 1. Pass/No Pass…
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 of Intent to…
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 the month of…
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. This is not…
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 to update your…
8 Points Regarding the UC Transfer Academic Update
Starting around January 7th each year, the UC opens up the Transfer Academic Update (TAU) web page. This is a crucial step after…
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…
