Fall "To Do" List

This is an exciting time of year for many people.  Students are going back to school and there are many things on the “To Do” list that must get done.  Some items on the school list: school clothes and supplies shopping, high school graduation pictures, and preparing to complete college applications in the fall. 

There are many things involved in applying to college, so we want to share a check list to help you in planning for college applications…to better enjoy the other events in your final year of high school.

September

• If you have not already done so, you should begin researching universities that you may want to apply to.  Consider all the various factors to help you make the decision:  academic reputation, majors offered, housing options, financial costs student organizations, campus environment, etc.
• While you are researching and visiting prospective schools, you have fall sporting events to look forward to…football, soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, and more. 
• If you are applying to a University of California campus, you must complete the UC admission test requirements, which can be satisfied by taking either of the following:

The ACT Plus Writing

Or

The SAT Reasoning Test

In addition, all applications must complete TWO SAT Subject Tests in TWO different areas.  Visit the College Board and ACT websites for registration deadlines, test dates, fees, and test site locations.  You have until December to complete these requirements.

• You should also be researching and applying for scholarships.  Scholarships are a great way to get money for college.  The more scholarships you receive the less money you and your parent/s will have to pay.
• Take campus tours of the universities you are considering. This is a great way to experience the campus and see if the university is the right fit for you.  UCLA campus tours fill up fast so make a reservation for a campus tour at www.admissions.ucla.edu/tours.htm and housing tours at https://secure3.ha.ucla.edu/myhousing/tours/.
• UCLA School of Nursing, RN-BSN-MSN holds Admissions Information Sessions in the fall. Please check their calendar at www.nursing.ucla.edu/admissions/BSN/BSN_openhouse.html.
• UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture holds and attends many recruitment events through the fall. Please check their calendar at www.arts.ucla.edu/admissions/recruit_events.php.
• UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television also holds and attends many recruitment events through the fall. Please check their calendar at www.tft.ucla.edu/admissions/recruitment/.

October

• The UC Application is available in early October at www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply.
• You should begin preparing your personal statement, which is part of most college application and a requirement for the UC Application.  It is best to begin thinking and drafting this in October. 
• Enjoy your schools Fall Homecoming!
• Remember to continue researching and applying for scholarships.
• Don’t eat too much Halloween candy!

November

• Monday, November 30 at 11:59pm is a very important day—deadline to submit your UC Application. We suggest you not procrastinate. If you get it done early, you can enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend!
• Remember to have different people read your personal statement.  Teachers, counselors, friends, parents, etc. can provide helpful feedback.

December

• This is the last month to take the ACT plus Writing, SAT Reasoning, and SAT Subject exams.
• You will receive confirmation that their UC Application was received by the UC System.
• Enjoy the winter break and holidays since you are half way through the college application process!

January

• HAPPY NEW YEAR!
• Some UCLA Schools require a supplemental application, interview, audition, or portfolio for admission. Verufy their requirements on the school’s website.
• UCLA School of Nursing supplemental application is due.  For more details, visit www.nursing.ucla.edu/admissions/BSN/BSN_admissionrequirements.html.
• UCLA School of Arts and Architecture supplemental application is due.  For more details, visit www.arts.ucla.edu/admissions/.
• UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, supplemental application is due.  For more details, visit www.tft.ucla.edu/admissions/.

Look for our Spring “To Do” list in January!

Comments

Thanks for sharing this info.

[Julia]

Thank you so much for posting this information! My daughter is starting here as a Freshman, so this list will certainly come in handy for me as a parent.

I love to see UCLA volleyball players in the game they are so good.

[Scott]

Really UCLA is the best school.
thanks

[rick]

I'm just new here in town. And still looking for the ideal if not the best University in town. UCLA is one of the top.

[Doggy]

Thank you very much for this high informative article!
Very usefull!

[Angela Hall]

Thanks for this little checklist. I will be using it to get caught up!

[viettel]

I've most like The UC Application in October :)