You Can’t Apply to UC Schools Using the Same Strategies as Other Universities
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What Works for Private Universities Often Fails at UC
Dreaming of the California college lifestyle? UC admissions requires a different strategy. Unlike other universities, UC schools don’t use the Common App, aren’t impressed by long activity lists, and don’t reward storytelling essays. Each UC campus looks for something different. Choose the right school and craft an application that positions you as a smart, standout applicant.
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Which UC campus fits your profile and goals
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What UC essays really want — clarity, not storytelling
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The extracurriculars that truly make an impact
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Live Q&A with an expert admissions strategist
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Speaker: Daisy O.
Former UCLA Admissions Officer. Served as a freshman admissions reader from 2008 to 2011. Since then, has continued to evaluate freshman and transfer applications at UCLA on an annual contract basis, while also serving as an admissions reader at UCI since 2011.
