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Is UC application first come first serve?

October 1 – November 30: UC students can submit applications beginning October 1. The deadline is is November 30. Applicants are not considered on a first-come, first-serve basis, so applicants should take their time in filling out the application thoroughly before submitting.
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Is it better to submit UC application early?

UC Online Application Filing Period Opens

The deadline is at the end of the day (before midnight) on November 30. There is no advantage to submitting your application at the beginning of the application cycle as all applications are thoroughly reviewed before the admission decisions are made.
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Do all UC applications come out at the same time?

UC Decisions Become Available

Each UC campus will release admission decisions through its own portal and on different dates throughout April (some UCs may release small batches of decisions earlier than April). Guesstimated decision release dates will be updated at the end of February.
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Are college applications first come first serve?

Rolling Admissions

Because applications are reviewed when they're submitted, the class gradually fills up. There is no hard deadline, so admissions is almost on a first come, first serve basis. Of course, your qualifications are still taken into account.
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How long does it take for UC to accept you?

If you are a fall-term freshman applicant, each campus you applied to during the filing period generally will notify you whether you have been admitted between March 1–31. These notification dates apply only to applicants for the fall term who file during the October 1–November 30 filing period.
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What is the hardest UC acceptance?

The three most difficult schools to get into — UCLA, UC Berkeley and UC Irvine — also have the highest enrollment rates, which is defined as the percentage of admitted students who chose to attend the school.
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How do I know if I got accepted into UC?

The Applicant Portal is your admissions hub. This is where you'll see updates to your application status, accept your offer of admission, communicate with your admissions counselor, and find your checklist of important tasks before becoming an enrolled student.
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Do the UC schools do early action?

The University of California (UC) system does not offer Early Action or Early Decision. Instead, they have a single application deadline for all students, which is usually on November 30th.
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What does no mean on the UC application?

For courses that only meet for part of the year, you can put “NO” for the parts of the year when you did not have that course. For courses during the current grading period, you can put “IP” for “In Progress.” For future grading periods, you can put “PL” for “Planned.”
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How much is the UC application fee for 2024?

Starting with applications for fall 2024, the application fee is $80 for U.S. students. If you apply to more than one University of California campus at the same time, you'll need to submit $80 for each UC campus you apply to.
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Which UC received the most applications?

Irvine, Calif., Feb. 24, 2023 — The University of California, Irvine has received more than 143,000 applications for fall 2023, setting a campus record for the third consecutive year and continuing to solidify its position as one of the most desired schools in the country.
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Does UC look at senior grades?

UCs do look at courses you take in freshman and senior years; the grades and rigor of your coursework are considered in context of your overall curriculum. But freshman and senior year grades are NOT included in the GPA calculation. UC-approved Honors, AP, IB and community college courses are weighted.
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Why is it so hard to get into UCs?

Why Are the UC Schools Hard to Get Into? Admission to UC schools is competitive and for good reason: students flock to the UCs because of their high rankings and exceptional academic quality.
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Do UC schools have early acceptance?

Please note that UC does not offer early action or early decision.
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What do UC schools look for in applicants?

Special talents, achievements and awards in a particular field, such as visual and performing arts, communication or athletic endeavors; special skills, such as demonstrated written and oral proficiency in other languages; special interests, such as intensive study and exploration of other cultures; experiences that ...
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How early can I submit my UC application?

The University of California (UC) application opens August 1 and the period of time to submit an application for admission is October 1–November 30.
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How many UC schools should I apply to?

This unified process significantly decreases stress often associated with filing multiple applications. Not only does this make the application process easier but applying to all 9 UC schools also increases your chances of getting admitted to at least one of them.
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What if I don't get into a UC?

If you are a California resident applicant who qualifies for the Statewide Index and you are not admitted to any of the UC campuses you applied to, you'll be offered a spot at another campus if and where there is space available.
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Do UC schools send rejection letters?

As for actual letters you get in snail mail, no, you will not receive a rejection letter (there are so many applicants to UC, to send every rejection letter would not be good for the environment). You will or can, however, receive acceptance letters in the mail.
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Should I put family responsibilities on UC application?

Include work experience, family responsibilities, community activities, etc. Note: Official transcripts should not be sent with your UC application. Your UC application will be reviewed using the self-reported academic history you have provided. Applicants must complete the UC application thoroughly and accurately.
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Do UC schools look at freshman year?

“UC uses all “a-g” courses taken between the summer following 9th grade through the summer following 11th grade in calculating a student's GPA. In calculating the GPA, UC does not include courses taken in the freshman year, regardless of the level of the course.
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When should I hear back from UC schools?

Each UC campus will notify you of its admission decision, generally by March 31.
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Do UC send acceptance emails?

You will receive an email from each campus when the decision becomes available (occasionally there may be a delay between when the decision becomes available and when the email goes out).
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What are my chances of getting into a UC?

Admissions Rate: 11.4%

This means the school is very selective. Scores are vital to getting past their first round of filters.
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Are UC colleges hard to get into?

The odds of getting into the UC system can drastically differ depending on which campuses a student applies to. UCLA and Berkeley are the most competitive campuses, with just 10% and 17% of California applicants, respectively, admitted to each in 2021.
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