Sage-Tips

Are the UC schools on the Common App?

All UC schools use the same application, but decide independently whether to accept you. You can apply to all UC schools (campuses) using the same application, My UC Application. Keep in mind that you will need to pay a $70 application fee for every school you apply to.

Can you apply to UCLA through common app?

UCLA Application Deadlines and Requirements You apply to UCLA using the University of California application. UCLA doesn’t accept the Common app or the Universal app.

Does UC Berkeley require an application essay?

UC Berkeley requires you to take the SAT Essay/ACT Writing section. They’ll use this as another factor in their admissions consideration.

How does UC Berkeley evaluate applications?

There are only three factors that Berkeley ranks as being “very important” to their admissions process: rigor of secondary school record, and GPA, and application essays. Factors are rated as “important” are: extracurricular activities, character/personal qualities, volunteer experience, and work experience.

How is the UC application different from the Common App?

The UCA administrators intended for their application to reach a wider applicant pool than the Common App does. So, they don’t have a philosophy and they don’t require an essay or letters of recommendation. The Common App, on the other hand, does require an essay and letters of recommendation.

Does UC require Common App essay?

As we’ve said, there is only one application required to be considered by all the UC campuses. Eight essay prompts (which the UC application calls “personal insight questions”) are offered. You answer four; there is no right answer about which ones you choose. You only have 350 words to answer each question.

Does MIT accept Common App?

MIT does not use the Common Application. Instead, we use our own system called MyMIT.

Does UC Berkeley want letters of recommendation?

As you may know, UC Berkeley is again requesting letters of recommendation from some, but not all, freshman applicants. However, it is also important to note that the opportunity to submit letters of recommendation is not a predictor of admission.

What is UC Berkeley looking for in applicants?

Berkeley wants students who are intelligent, leaders, passionate about what they’re studying, and will have a positive impact on campus. To show Berkeley that you’re the type of student they want to admit, you should aim to take difficult classes and get good grades in them (aim for an unweighted GPA of about 4.3).

How do I apply to UC Berkeley?

Apply to Berkeley by filling out the UC application. You can begin working on the application as early as August 1, and must submit the application November 1-30. You can apply to as many UC campuses as you like with one application, and each campus will receive your application and official test scores.

Why is Berkeley not on the common application?

Berkeley does not feature on the common application because all 9 undergrad campuses of the University of California share an application called the UC application. The 9 undergrad campuses include:

Does the University of California (UC) have a common application?

The university of CA has one application for all of its campuses, so it does not participate in The Common App. There is a separate all-campus application for California State Universities. Within these all-system applications, there may be additional questions asked by some of the universities.

Will UC Berkeley use SAT/ACT scores in the admissions process?

While SAT/ACT scores will not be used in the admissions process, any scores you submit will be used for placement or subject credit purposes should you be admitted to Berkeley. Q: Will UC Berkeley use scores from SAT subject test, AP test, IB test, etc. in the application review process?