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Season 2, Episode 21 It seems that everything glistens in California. The sun shines daily on Route 1, all while the Dodgers, Warriors, Bruins, or Giants are winning. Is it any wonder that this state is home to NINE colleges that are second to none. In order for high school seniors to access any of the University of California institutions they must fall within the top 9% of all seniors in the state of California. This past admission season, over 210,000 applications were received for the 9 University of California institutions. WOWZA! In this 2 part mini series on California's flagship public college system, I will cover: 1 - Courses required to become eligible. 2 – How to determine eligibility. 3 - Components of the application. 4 - Tips on completing the application. 5 – Uniqueness of each campus and majors offered. 6 - Review of the Essay Prompts. 7 - Hot Bonus Tips! Book Call with Dr. C: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/schedule Visit the website: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/
In this episode, college counselors Josefine Borrmann and William Giacchi from Strive to Learn discuss the latest changes made in the University of California's college application, and share best practices that students should follow so that they can present the best application that helps them stand out.This episode covers:UC application conditional logic in the About Me sectionHow to approach your application (what do you need to start)Fees and fee waiversTest scoresGetting UC scholarshipsWhat to put in the Activites sectionMissed oppertunites under the "Other Coursework" sectionThe importance of getting your academic history rightHow to avoid misclassifying DACA students as international students
In this episode, Josefine visits the Newport Beach Public Library to give a talk on the UC Application, and how to create an application that serves you best. Click here to view Josefine's slides from the presentation!
Episode summary introduction: The last Segment in the 3-Segment Podcast Series to help students with their University of California (UC) Applications. This segment builds on the last 2 Segments, and walks the student through the UC Application in 10 Steps. Shveta Bagade leads us through the discussion. In particular, we discuss the following: 4 Things to Keep in Mind 10 Steps to filling out the Application Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction to Segment #3 [] Four Things to Keep in Mind [] Step 1: Create an Online Account [] Step 2: About You [] Step 3: Campus and Major [] Step 4: Academic History [] Step 5: Test Scores [] Step 6: Activities & Awards [] Step 7: Scholarships and Programs [] Step 8: PIQs [] Step 9: Addl. Comments [] Step 10: Review the Entire Application [] One More Thing: Check Email Regularly [] Call 2 Action [] Our Guests: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley, California. Memorable Quote: “I tell the students to read it [PIQs] out loud. It sounds a little cheesy and hokey to do that. But it's a great way to catch grammatical errors, spelling errors, and then you also hear the flow of what you've written.” Shveta Bagade on PIQs. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode's Transcript. Recommended: Similar Podcasts. Calls-to-action: Subscribe for Assignments Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations:, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Breaker, Anchor. To Make a List of Colleges to Explore Visit almamatters.io and signup. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.
Episode summary introduction: Segment #2 of the 3-Segment Podcast Series to help students with their University of California (UC) Applications. This segment outlines the preparatory work that needs to be done to get ready to fill out the UC Application. Shveta Bagade leads us through the discussion. In particular, we discuss the following: How to Create an Online Application Account Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) - Drafts and Review Researching UC Campuses and Majors Financial Aid Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction to Segment #2 [0:34] Create an Online Application Account [1:37] PIQs' Drafts [5:58] PIQ Review [13:10] Researching UC Campuses & Majors [14:54] Financial Aid [18:09] Scores are for Placement [21:22] Call 2 Action - Subscribe for Assignments [23:05] Our Guests: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley, California. Memorable Quote: “...it's really important just to kind of look for what you want from each of the [UC] campuses, and make sure they have the opportunities that you're looking for.” Shveta Bagade. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode's Transcript. Recommended: Similar Podcasts. Calls-to-action: Subscribe for Assignments Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations:, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Breaker, Anchor. To Make a List of Colleges to Explore Visit almamatters.io and signup. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.
Antoinette and Maya talk PIQs and share advice and answers to some of the most common questions about this important part of the UC Application.
Meet our new Co-Host/Admissions Officer Antoinette and learn more about the UC Application, including answers to some frequently asked questions!
Get a paper and pencil ready (or your laptop)! We dig deep into how to answer each of the personal insight questions of the UC Application. We discuss ways in which you can stand out to the admissions committee and provide several examples! We also give tips on how to fill out the activities and awards section of the application. We have made a more general college application episode that you should definitely check out if you are interested in college admissions content. Follow us on our Instagram (@dearsocietyshow) for episode updates! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
The University of California application differs from other platforms in that it requires students to respond to four out of eight personal insight questions with four essays no longer than 350 words each. This week, we will walk you through each of the options and offer writing tips. We’re also exploring early decision and early action—who are these application programs right for and the financial impact of choosing one of these options.
The University of California application differs from other platforms in that it requires students to respond to four out of eight personal insight questions with four essays no longer than 350 words each. This week, we will walk you through each of the options and offer writing tips. We're also exploring early decision and early action—who are these application programs right for and the financial impact of choosing one of these options.
The University of California application differs from other platforms in that it requires students to respond to four out of eight personal insight questions with four essays no longer than 350 words each. This week, we will walk you through each of the options and offer writing tips. We're also exploring early decision and early action—who are these application programs right for and the financial impact of choosing one of these options.
With campuses closed due to COVID-19, the usual process of college admissions has been disrupted. Lisa Prsekop, director of admissions at UC Santa Barbara shares the creative ways universities are connecting with admitted students such as virtual tours and outreach. She also gives insight into the application review process and how the new rules about standardized test requirements impact students. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36049]
With campuses closed due to COVID-19, the usual process of college admissions has been disrupted. Lisa Prsekop, director of admissions at UC Santa Barbara shares the creative ways universities are connecting with admitted students such as virtual tours and outreach. She also gives insight into the application review process and how the new rules about standardized test requirements impact students. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36049]
With campuses closed due to COVID-19, the usual process of college admissions has been disrupted. Lisa Prsekop, director of admissions at UC Santa Barbara shares the creative ways universities are connecting with admitted students such as virtual tours and outreach. She also gives insight into the application review process and how the new rules about standardized test requirements impact students. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36049]
With campuses closed due to COVID-19, the usual process of college admissions has been disrupted. Lisa Prsekop, director of admissions at UC Santa Barbara shares the creative ways universities are connecting with admitted students such as virtual tours and outreach. She also gives insight into the application review process and how the new rules about standardized test requirements impact students. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36049]
With campuses closed due to COVID-19, the usual process of college admissions has been disrupted. Lisa Prsekop, director of admissions at UC Santa Barbara shares the creative ways universities are connecting with admitted students such as virtual tours and outreach. She also gives insight into the application review process and how the new rules about standardized test requirements impact students. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36049]
With campuses closed due to COVID-19, the usual process of college admissions has been disrupted. Lisa Prsekop, director of admissions at UC Santa Barbara shares the creative ways universities are connecting with admitted students such as virtual tours and outreach. She also gives insight into the application review process and how the new rules about standardized test requirements impact students. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36049]
With campuses closed due to COVID-19, the usual process of college admissions has been disrupted. Lisa Prsekop, director of admissions at UC Santa Barbara shares the creative ways universities are connecting with admitted students such as virtual tours and outreach. She also gives insight into the application review process and how the new rules about standardized test requirements impact students. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36049]
With campuses closed due to COVID-19, the usual process of college admissions has been disrupted. Lisa Prsekop, director of admissions at UC Santa Barbara shares the creative ways universities are connecting with admitted students such as virtual tours and outreach. She also gives insight into the application review process and how the new rules about standardized test requirements impact students. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36049]
With campuses closed due to COVID-19, the usual process of college admissions has been disrupted. Lisa Prsekop, director of admissions at UC Santa Barbara shares the creative ways universities are connecting with admitted students such as virtual tours and outreach. She also gives insight into the application review process and how the new rules about standardized test requirements impact students. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36049]
With campuses closed due to COVID-19, the usual process of college admissions has been disrupted. Lisa Prsekop, director of admissions at UC Santa Barbara shares the creative ways universities are connecting with admitted students such as virtual tours and outreach. She also gives insight into the application review process and how the new rules about standardized test requirements impact students. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36049]
With campuses closed due to COVID-19, the usual process of college admissions has been disrupted. Lisa Prsekop, director of admissions at UC Santa Barbara shares the creative ways universities are connecting with admitted students such as virtual tours and outreach. She also gives insight into the application review process and how the new rules about standardized test requirements impact students. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36049]
November 1 marks one of the biggest early application program deadlines of the year, and many students will submit at least one application by that day. But what if you're a senior and you're just getting started thinking about your college applications? We have some good advice for you to help kick things off. In other segments, we'll look at the financial impact of your college list and selection process. And, finally, last week we gave you the low down on the University of California application, and this week we're tackling the application's personal insight questions.
November 1 marks one of the biggest early application program deadlines of the year, and many students will submit at least one application by that day. But what if you're a senior and you're just getting started thinking about your college applications? We have some good advice for you to help kick things off. In other segments, we'll look at the financial impact of your college list and selection process. And, finally, last week we gave you the low down on the University of California application, and this week we're tackling the application's personal insight questions.
Come learn more about all things UC application, as one of our resident California experts breaks down what you need to know. We'll also look at state financial aid programs in California and offer advice about approaching the Carnegie Mellon and Syracuse University supplemental essay questions.
Come learn more about all things UC application, as one of our resident California experts breaks down what you need to know. We'll also look at state financial aid programs in California and offer advice about approaching the Carnegie Mellon and Syracuse University supplemental essay questions.
Nine campuses. One application. You may apply to any of the nine UC undergraduate campuses like UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, UC Irvine, UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, UC Riverside, and UC Merced. Learn how to apply to UC's nine undergraduate campuses with Mike Drish who is the Deputy Director of Undergraduate Admission at the University of California, Los Angeles.
In this week's Office Hours segment, we'll be exploring the University of California application. In another installment of Inside the Admissions Office, we'll look at how admissions are done at American University. Finally, we'll be answering your college finance questions.
In this week's Office Hours segment, we'll be exploring the University of California application. In another installment of Inside the Admissions Office, we'll look at how admissions are done at American University. Finally, we'll be answering your college finance questions.
In 2016, UC Berkeley made a number of changes in its undergraduate admissions: It made much greater use of the wait list than in the past, it changed the process of reading applications and the scoring rubric, it eliminated a separate reading process for disadvantaged students, and it asked many applicants for letters of recommendation. Professor Jesse Rothstein compares data on applications and admissions in 2015 and 2016, and assesses the impact of these changes, with a particular focus on the admission of students from groups that are underrepresented at Berkeley. Series: "Center for Studies in Higher Education" [Education] [Show ID: 31627]
In 2016, UC Berkeley made a number of changes in its undergraduate admissions: It made much greater use of the wait list than in the past, it changed the process of reading applications and the scoring rubric, it eliminated a separate reading process for disadvantaged students, and it asked many applicants for letters of recommendation. Professor Jesse Rothstein compares data on applications and admissions in 2015 and 2016, and assesses the impact of these changes, with a particular focus on the admission of students from groups that are underrepresented at Berkeley. Series: "Center for Studies in Higher Education" [Education] [Show ID: 31627]