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What makes you stand out as a UC applicant?
Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom. This prompt asks you to convey your passion and enthusiasm for a specific academic subject.
What does UC look for in a student?
UC looks for students who have challenged themselves in many ways: students are most successful at our campuses if they have shown academic promise through their courses/grades, test scores and other academic pursuits. We ask many questions as part of the application process so that we can get to know each student.
What makes you stand out as a strong candidate?
Your skills and abilities working on teams, and your commitment to teamwork. Your skills and abilities working with different personalities. Your commitment to achieving company goals via the process of productive, efficient teamwork.
How many activities should I put on UC app?
20 activities
As of March 2021, students may include up to 20 activities and write up to 350 characters of description for each entry….UC Activities & Awards section vs. Common App Activities section: Key differences.
| Common App | UC Application | |
|---|---|---|
| Character Count | Up to 150 characters per description | Up to 350 characters per description |
Is it hard to get into UCs?
Why Are the UC Schools Hard to Get Into? Admission to the UC schools is competitive, and for good reason. Students flock to the UCs because of the high rankings and academic quality. According to Forbes, more than 181,000 students applied to the UCs in 2018, and the schools only admitted 71,085 freshmen.
How do you get into UCs?
Your grades and overall GPA are another critical component of your UC application. For all UC schools, you need to have at least a 3.0 GPA in your A-G classes if you’re a California resident, or a 3.4 GPA if you’re a non-resident. Additionally, you can’t have gotten below a “C” in any of those classes.