Applications Available November 1

Well it's the end of October, and while your mind may be on costumes and candy, I want to remind you that the UC Online application can be submitted any time during the month of November, beginning this Thursday, November 1. UC applications can be accessed at: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply. Whether you've already completed your application and are just waiting to click "submit" or you haven't even thought about filling it out yet, it's important to keep November 30 in mind. This is the VERY LAST DAY you will be able to submit an application to UCLA (or any UC campus) for Fall 2008. While November 30 is the absolute cut-off date, please let me suggest that you submit your application sooner if at all possible. As Andrea mentioned last week, the server tends to get a bit overloaded right before any important deadline, and you wouldn't want any computer problems (on our end or yours) to keep you from applying to UCLA and/or our sister campuses.

Some tips for filling out your application:

1. Take your time. The process is long, and can be a bit tedious, but is absolutely crucial that the information you submit is completely accurate. Which leads us to #2.

2. Revise your entire application before sending it. Like I said, it's imperative that this information is accurate. We will be using your self-reported application information to make admissions decisions, so it needs to accurately reflect your academic and personal history.

3. Take advantage of the Personal Statement. This is your opportunity to tell us something about yourself that we wouldn't know by just looking at your GPA and test scores. We want to understand who you are and what you want from life, so give your Personal Statement the time and attention it deserves. For more tips about writing a stellar Personal Statement, check out Andrea's post from last week.

Good luck to everyone applying to college, like I've said before, this is an incredibly exciting time in your lives and I hope you enjoy every minute of it!

Comments

[Nancy Gonzalez]

hey thanx for the blog!!!its very helpful! i was wondering if i have a chance for UCLA i have a 4.58 GPA, have taken 10 AP courses... i got a 1750 on my SATS (not very good)and have some extracurricular activities and have a job... so do i?

[Stacy Redd]

Dear Nancy,

Unfortunately, I can't speculate about any student's chance of being admitted to UCLA. You can look at the Profile of Admitted Freshmen on our website to get an idea of the average GPA and test scores for admitted students in the past, but every year is different. The only way you can find out is to apply! Good luck.