How to Transfer to a UC – 2nd Edition
STOP THE PRESSES! Coming in about one week, the second edition of: How to Transfer to a UC from a California Community College: The Unofficial…
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?…
UC Application Available Online NOW
The UC application is now available online (as of August 1) to start planning your November submission. As of today, all you potential transfer students can start working on the UC application…
UC Freshmen vs Transfer Applicants
Below is a question I recently answered on Quora. What are the similarities and differences between UC freshman and transfer applications/ admission process? A: …
Winter, Spring Openings at UCSC and UC Merced
After the dust settled for regular fall 2016 applicants, two UCs have determined they have a bit of extra space for applicants who may wish to start…
About The New UC Personal Insights
I wanted to give a brief heads-up regarding the new UC Personal Insights because working with students, both freshman and transfers, it seems many are stuck in the previous essay…
UC Personal Insights Summer Special
Thanks to those of you asking what was going on with the site. As you can see, we've updated the design and what was…
Open UCs, Waitlists, SIR, Reporting BAD Grades
Here are a few updates relevant to transfer: July 1: Some UC Campuses Accepting Applications A few campuses will be accepting applications during the month…
Transfer GPA by Major for Every UC
The University of California has finally made public the average GPA by major for admitted transfers at all nine UCs. This is a…
Switching Majors Once Accepted to a UC
Congratulations to everyone who got into one of the UCs! Now, after the elation dies down, some of you are asking if you can switch majors.…
