The Online ApplicationFor Fall 2008

Freshman Applicants

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Getting Started…Getting Started…

On return visits, log in under “Retrieve Your Application”

ALL first-time applicants start here!

Review links, including scholarship info and checklist

Make time to take the virtual tour

ELC-evaluated students access their personalized applications here

Setting Up User Setting Up User Name/Password/ELCName/Password/ELC

• User Name:Up to 20 letters and/or numbers

Lost user name start over!

•Password:Must be 6-8 letters AND numbers

• Hint:Create one that’s memorable but

not easy for others to guess!

•E-mail required:Make sure e-mail filters allow UCmail through!

ELC-evaluated students:Go to separate log-in page to enter assigned user name, PIN

Use step boxes to navigate to different sections of the application

Easy as 1, 2, 3…..8!Easy as 1, 2, 3…..8!

Read tips for helpful info

Click “show me how” to see specific section of virtual tour

Click on information iconto learn moreabout an item

Save/Logout at any time

Click on question mark to get detailed instructions

Step 1: Personal Information Step 1: Personal Information (part 1 of 2)(part 1 of 2)

Choose Applicant Level

Items with asterisk indicate response is required

Step 1: Personal Information Step 1: Personal Information (part 1 of 2)(part 1 of 2)

CaliforniaSSID Number (optional response)

U.S. Military Service

Enter ELC ID number if selected for program (this is preloaded in personalized application)

Step 1: Personal Information Step 1: Personal Information (part 2 of 2)(part 2 of 2)

Step 2: Campus ChoicesStep 2: Campus Choices

Select a campus, then click “go!”

• Check campus Alternate Major requirements • Choose major/alternate and “save”

Step 2: Campus Choices Step 2: Campus Choices (continued)(continued)

UC San Diego applicants will rank their college choices

Apply broadly!

Step 2: Campus Choices Step 2: Campus Choices (continued)(continued)

Be sure to review each category of scholarships!

Select eligibility characteristics (max: 16)

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Don’t forget to research other campus scholarships! Students applying for EOP

need to provide income, family size in Step 3

Although many questions in the Family Data section are voluntary, EOP applicants and students requesting fee waivers will need to answer sections indicated by blue text

Step 3: Family DataStep 3: Family Data

Step 3: Family DataStep 3: Family Data

New Item

Important Tip

Step 4: Academic History Step 4: Academic History (part 1 of 4)(part 1 of 4)

• You MUST list EVERY school you’ve attended since 9th grade

• Don’t forget to list community colleges—even if you only

took one class!

You can select more than one term type, if necessary

Step 4: Academic History Step 4: Academic History (part 1 of 4)(part 1 of 4)

Once you’ve entered your school details, click “save school.” Main page will refresh to show entry

Step 4: Academic History Step 4: Academic History (part 1 of 4)(part 1 of 4)

You can modify or delete your school entry from the main page

Step 4: Academic History Step 4: Academic History (part 2 of 4)(part 2 of 4)

Indicate the academic year(s) spent in each grade level

Step 4: Academic History Step 4: Academic History (part 2 of 4)(part 2 of 4)

Describe education outside U.S., if any

Describe gaps in education following high school, if applicable

Step 4: Academic History Step 4: Academic History (part 3 of 4)(part 3 of 4)

Select grade level, subject area and click “go!” to open course-entry pop-up

• Tip: Use your transcripts for reference

Step 4: Academic History Step 4: Academic History (part 3 of 4)(part 3 of 4)

Don’t forget to list 7th/8th-grade courses in math and language other than English, if appropriate

• Self-enter courses if they are UC- approved but don’t appear in the pick list

• Self-enter community college courses

Step 4: Academic History Step 4: Academic History (part 4 of 4)(part 4 of 4)• Review the summary

information carefully• Don’t forget to enter your 12th-grade courses (in progress and planned)

Enter grades accurately!

Step 5: Test ResultsStep 5: Test Results• Enter scores, test dates (taken and planned)• Fall applicants must complete

ALL required exams by December test date

• Make sure scores are sent to UC campuses

Step 5: Test Results Step 5: Test Results (continued)(continued)

• Enter scores, dates of tests taken• Make sure scores are sent to UC campuses by reporting deadline

Step 6: Activities and Step 6: Activities and AwardsAwardsRead the instructions in

each of the pop-up windows for examples of the types of activities or awards that can be listed under each of the categories

Step 6: Activities and Step 6: Activities and AwardsAwards

New Activity/Award Category:Coursework Other Than A-G

New Personal Statement Instructions and Prompts

Instructions:• Respond to both prompts, using a maximum of 1,000 words total.

• Allocate the word count as desired. An applicant may wish to respond to one prompt at greater length; we suggest the shorter answer be no less than 250 words.

• Stay within the word limit as closely as possible. A little over — 1,012 words, for example — is fine.

Prompt #1:Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations. 

Prompt #2:Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?

Step 7: The Personal Step 7: The Personal StatementStatement

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• Compose essays in a word-processing program, then paste into application

• Times out after 40 minutes of inactivity

• Gives word count for each essay

In reading your application, we want to get to know you as well as we can. There’s a limit to what grades and test scores can tell us so we ask you to write a personal statement.

Your personal statement — consisting of responses to two prompts — is your chance to tell us who you are and what’s important to you. Think of it as your opportunity to introduce yourself to the people reading your application. Be open, be honest, be real. What you tell us in your personal statement gives readers the context to better understand the rest of the information you’ve provided in your application.

A couple of tips: Read each prompt carefully and be sure to respond to all parts. Use, specific, concrete examples to support the points you want to make. Finally, relax. This is one of many pieces of information we consider in reviewing your application; an admission decision will not be based on your personal statement alone.

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• Use this box to clarify other information in application

• Word-count limit has been increased to 500 words (previously 250 words)

Step 8: Review and Step 8: Review and SubmitSubmit

Before starting submit process, carefully review information on summary page

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• Verification function checks for missing 12th-grade courses, “a-g” requirements –

red message displays if coursework seems deficient• User must confirm coursework is entered

as intended or update information

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Step 8: Review and Submit Step 8: Review and Submit (continued)(continued)

Residency questions in this section are optional

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You’ll be asked for family income/size if you didn’t provide it in Step 3

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Print and keep a copy of your receipt

Summing UpSumming Up

Remember…Remember…

Most answers can be found in the virtual tour or Most answers can be found in the virtual tour or the FAQs.the FAQs.

Don’t wait until the last minute to begin.Don’t wait until the last minute to begin. Contact campuses if your courses or contact Contact campuses if your courses or contact

information changes.information changes. Check your e-mail frequently.Check your e-mail frequently. Don’t hesitate to ask questions!Don’t hesitate to ask questions!

Good luck to you all!Good luck to you all!

Remember…Remember…

Most answers can be found in the virtual tour or Most answers can be found in the virtual tour or the FAQs.the FAQs.

Don’t wait until the last minute to begin.Don’t wait until the last minute to begin. Contact campuses if your courses or contact Contact campuses if your courses or contact

information changes.information changes. Check your e-mail frequently.Check your e-mail frequently. Don’t hesitate to ask questions!Don’t hesitate to ask questions!

Good luck to you all!Good luck to you all!

Web & Phone Web & Phone ResourcesResources

UC Home Page: www.universityofcalifornia.edu

Admission Requirements: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions

Online Application: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

Online Application Tour: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/apptour

Print Application (PDF): www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/download

UC Application Center(800) 523-2048 toll-free in California, (925) 808-2181 outside California(925) 521-9280 TDD/TTYucinfo@ucapplication.net

PATHWAYS Application Help Desk(800) 914-8820 toll-free in California, (925) 808-2150 outside Californiaucpath@ucapplication.net

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