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    The Online ApplicationFor Fall 2011

    Freshman Applicants

    UC Counselor ConferenceUC Counselor Conference 20102010

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    ALL first-timeapplicants start here!

    Getting StartedGetting Started

    Deadline

    The filing deadline for fall 2011 is11:59 p.m. PST Nov. 30, 2010.

    Returning users signin above.

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    Create an AccountCreate an Account

    E-mail:

    Provide a valid e-mail addressthat you will check often.Make sure e-mail filters allowUC mail through!

    Password:

    Must be at least eightcharacters and contain atleast three of the followingcategories:Uppercase letters (A-Z)Lowercase letters (a - z)Base 10 digits (0 - 9)

    Non-alphanumeric ! @ # $ %^ & * ( ) + < > ? - .

    Secret Question:Create one thats memorablebut not easy for others toguess!

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    Use the progress bar to navigate todifferent sections of the application.

    NavigatingNavigating

    Read commonlyasked questionsfor helpfulinformation.

    Update your e-mail orother account informationusing my account.

    Learn what is ineach section.

    Use the buttonson the bottom to

    move from pageto page.

    Save/Logoutat any time.

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    Start ApplicationStart Application

    Choose applicantlevel.

    Choose the term.

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    Start ApplicationStart Application

    Depending on the selection andprevious answers, follow-upquestions may appear.

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    Start ApplicationStart Application

    We strongly recommendproviding an SSN formatching official testscores.

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    CampusCampus ChoicesChoices

    Apply broadly!

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    Choosing a MajorChoosing a Major

    Select amajor,alternatemajor or noalternatemajor.

    Click on a collegeto expand the list ofmajors availableand make yourselection.

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    Ranking San Diego CollegesRanking San Diego Colleges

    Rank the San Diegocolleges in order ofpreference.

    This will NOT affectyour chances ofadmission to UC SanDiego.

    You must click on thislink before ranking SDcolleges.

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    BiographicalBiographical

    Although many questions in the Biographical section arevoluntary, this information gives evaluators a more completepicture of your academic accomplishments in light of special

    circumstances.

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    BiographicalBiographical

    Students applying for EOP will be required toprovide information on parent education,income and family size in the next steps of

    the Biographical section.

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    BiographicalBiographical

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    Academic History 7/8Academic History 7/8

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    Academic HistoryAcademic History

    The application will search foryour high school as you type.

    You MUST list every school youveattended since ninth grade.

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    Academic History (high school)Academic History (high school)

    Easy-to-fix errors

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    AcademicAcademic HistoryHistory (coursework)(coursework)

    Self-enter courses not onthe UC-approved course list

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    Academic HistoryAcademic History

    Remember to list community colleges

    even if you took only one class.

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    Academic HistoryAcademic History

    UC transferable coursesare pulled from theASSIST database

    Calif. communitycollegenontransferablecourses can be

    self-entered.

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    Academic HistoryAcademic History

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    ActivitiesActivities and Awardsand Awards

    Other categories include Educational Preparation Programs,Work Experience, Awards& Honors, and Extracurricular Activities.

    Applicants are limited to five entries for each, so select the ones that are mostmeaningful.

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    TestTest ResultsResults

    Fall applicants must completeALL required exams by Decembertest date.

    Make sure OFFICIAL scores aresent to at least one UC campus.

    Enter each Subject Test(taken or planned) andclick Add This

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    Test ResultsTest Results

    Select the exam, enter dates teststaken or planned, and add scoresif available.

    Send official scores to UC by thereporting deadline.

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    Personal Statement 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 oneprompt at greater length; we suggest the shorter answer be no less than 250 words.

    Stay within the word limit as anything over 1,000 will result in an error message.

    Use a word processing program to compose your essays, then copy and paste theminto the form fields. Remove any special formatting before you copy and paste.

    Only use standard American English characters (the numbers 0 through 9 and theletters a through z) and symbols (! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ + - = [ ] \ { } | ` ~ ; : ' " , < . > / ? )

    found on a standard English keyboard.

    No accented characters or foreign language characters are allowed.

    TheThe Personal StatementPersonal Statement

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    Statement #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.

    Statement #2:Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience thatis important to you.What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud andhow does it relate to the person you are?

    Statement #3 (optional):

    Use this space to tell us anything else you want us to know about you and youracademic record that you have not had the opportunity to describe elsewhere in theapplication. Limit your response to 550 words or less.

    TheThe Personal StatementPersonal Statement

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    ReviewReview and Submitand Submit

    Before starting submit process,

    carefully review information onsummary page.

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    ReviewReview andand SubmitSubmit

    Completeness check brings attention to

    possible missing requirements.

    User must confirm coursework is entered

    as intended or update information.

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    ReviewReview andand SubmitSubmit

    This information is collected for statistical and reporting purposes only.

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    ReviewReview andand SubmitSubmit

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    ReviewReview andand SubmitSubmit

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    ReviewReview andand SubmitSubmit

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    ReviewReview andand SubmitSubmit

    No refunds or

    cancellations

    Fee waivers are good for up to four campuses.

    Eligibility is based on income and family size.

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    ReviewReview andand SubmitSubmit

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    Review and SubmitReview and Submit

    If you pay by check,print the bill to send inwith your payment.

    Print a copy of

    your receipt!

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    After You SubmitAfter You Submit

    Update your test scores

    Update your accountinformation

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    Most answers can be found in the CommonMost answers can be found in the CommonQuestions sidebar.Questions sidebar.

    Dont wait until the last minute to begin or toDont wait until the last minute to begin or to

    submit your application.submit your application. Contact campuses if there are changes to yourContact campuses if there are changes to your

    course schedule or academic record.course schedule or academic record.

    Check your eCheck your e--mail frequently.mail frequently.

    D

    ont hesitate to ask questions!D

    ont hesitate to ask questions!

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

    Summing UpSumming Up

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    Online and Phone ResourcesOnline and Phone Resources

    UC Home Page: www.universityofcalifornia.edu

    Admissions Requirements: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions

    Online Application: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

    UC Application Processing Service General Help Desk

    (800) 523-2048 toll-free in California (925) 808-2181 outside California(925) 521-9280 TDD/[email protected]

    Online Application Technical Help Desk

    (800) 914-8820 toll-free in California (925) 808-2150 outside [email protected]