UC Housing, Aid Offers, Orientation and DAR
Whether you're a freshman or a transfer, there is just so much minutiae to keep track of after getting accepted to a UC. Below are…
What to Do After You Get Into a UC
Below are the important steps to follow after you have been offered admission to a UC: SIR deadline for transfers - June 1 Note that for…
UC Waitlist Rules for Transfers 2017
Congrats! You made it on a waitlist at a UC. Sure, it's not the ideal outcome (e.g., a direct offer of admission) but obviously the UC thinks…
UC Transfer Waitlists and Appeals, 2017
Please check portal as some specifications have changed. It's that time of year again for appeals and waitlists, so here is the lowdown…
UC Berkeley Internationals and InitialView
Berkeley and InitialView Last year, UC Berkeley rolled out an optional interview process via InitialView for international students applying directly from an international institution. The purpose…
UC Transfer Admission Notifications 2017
Boy, time sure flies (for some of us). It is already March and admission acceptances will soon be rolling out from some UCs. Below are the…
UC Berkeley and Pixar’s Monsters University Connection
Fun comparison of Pixar's Monsters University with the UC Berkeley campus. During the production phase of the 2013 film the animators went to several university…
UC Haas Supplemental Prompt on Honesty
UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business For those who don't know, Haas Business Administration applicants have additional forms to fill out in January…
How to Do IGETC in 15 Steps
The IGETC plan has been updated. Please refer to the new post here. IGETC (pronounced I-GET-SEE) is an acronym for Intersegmental General Education Transfer…
UC Application: What to Expect in January
We are now almost mid-way through January. Here's what to expect this month and slightly beyond: Deadline - Jan. 31: Transfer Academic Update TAU rolled out…
