Taking the Plunge

The last time I wrote here I was in the midst of reading applications. Well, I still am, albeit at the tail end. Logistically speaking, we’ve done a lot to increase our reviewing efficiency over the years, but it still takes a good chunk of time get through our applications since reviewing each one individually is an integral part of the process. We certainly can’t do it as fast as many of our sister campuses. And I’m sure there are schools out there even slower than us. Which (finally) brings me to my point: Even if you are dying to get this whole college application thing behind you, you should not commit (i.e., submit your “Statement of Intent to Register”) until you are certain you know where you want to go. Mind you, I am NOT advocating procrastination. I’m just suggesting that you wait until you’ve heard from all your a-list institutions before signing. Then, when you’ve got all the cards on the table, go for it! Freshmen have until May 1 to commit, and transfers until June 1, and all who comply with these deadlines are given the same chances at housing (if you apply for it on time!!!), enrolling in classes, and other opportunities. Also, keep in mind that if you do change your mind you will lose any registration deposit you pay.

By the way, we plan on releasing admission decisions for freshman applicants at the end of March and for transfers at the end of April.

Comments

[Cole Froelich]

Hey Hey,
It's great to hear that you are all hard at work! I have been so incredibly anxious to hear of my admission decision from UCLA from the moment I turned my application in online. To make matters more intense, I have gotten into all the colleges i have applied for (UC Davis, UCSB, Cal Poly, Chapman, SDSU, Loyola Marymount, Santa Clara) and the last one I am waiting on is the big one, UCLA. I just went to San Jose to watch UCLA play Pitt. in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Boys Tourny, and all I could do was stare at the UCLA cheering section anf hope thast one day I could be a part of it! I;m very grateful that this blog page was created, a lot of the issues you guys write about are a lot of the questions that linger in my mind on a daily basis. It's awesome to hear that you guys try so hard to make these admission decisions fair by reviewing them so thoroughly! Well, the decisions are almsost done and your work load is almost lightened! GO BRUINS!!!