Trouble Filling Out the UC Application?

We are here to help!  The following are answers to some common questions and concerns encountered while filling out the UC Application.

1.      “I'm not sure what you are asking for in some of these sections. Where can I go for more information.”

The UC Application provides three means of assistance while you complete the Application. 

First, we strongly encourage you to take an online tour of the application: https://admissions.ucop.edu/tour/tour.html.  This will provide you with an overview of how to apply.

Second, many of the information prompts throughout the application have an information icon— — that provides specific information on how to answer the question.

Third, each section has a "Tip Box" that clarifies the information being requested.

2.  "I clicked on 'Go To Next Step' but it won't let me. It indicates there is an error."

Scroll the page and look for an error message in red.  This error message indicates that information for this field needs to be completed or corrected before you can proceed to the next section.

3. "I left the computer and came back and was timed out of the system. How long do I have?"

The UC Application system times an applicant out after 40 minutes. We strongly encourage you to save all your information before walking away from your computer for a long period of time.

4. "I hit my browser's back [or forward] button.  Did I lose everything?"

Your browser's forward and backward buttons will work to move you through the application. You must use the forward and backward tools within the application itself to move to other sections. If you use your browser buttons, you will have to re-enter the information.

5.      “Is there a PDF version I can print out to fill out the application.”

No, the UC application can only be submitted online. You have the option to save the application and information you enter as you work, without having to submit it. This allows you to work on the application over a period of time.  Your application can be modified as many times as you would like until time of final submission.

6.      “Where do I include my Letters of Recommendation and Resume?”

UCLA does not accept letters of recommendation or resumes with the UC Application. By properly filling out the UC Application, you should be able to share all the information that might otherwise be conveyed in a resume. Also, we encourage you to use your Personal Statements to provide information that will give us more insight about you, which will assist us during the review of your application.

Note: Some majors [e.g. Art, Film and Television, Music] have additional application requirements, which may include letters of recommendation, a portfolio review, audition, or additional documents. If you apply to one of these majors you will be contacted directly by the department with instructions on how to provide them with additional information.

7.      “What if I have not taken the ACT/SAT exams, or have nor received my scores, before the November 30 UC Application deadline?"

You can login to the UC Application Processor's status site:  www.ucapplication.net/ucap and enter your cores one you receive them. However, we stronly encourage you to send official tst score reports to the university as well.  You can do that on the following sites.

ACT:  www.actstudent.org/scores/send/index.html

SAT:  www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/scores/sending.html

If you are admitted, official copies of your ACT, SAT, and AP scores are required.

8.      “Do I need to sent official transcripts and/or score reports now?"

You do not need to send transcripts unless you are admitted [or unless we specifically request them fro you, which is not common].  While official test score reports are not required, we do strongly encourage you to have them sent [see #7 above for how].

Also, we do not review high school records or ACT/SAT scores from transfer applicants—just freshmen.

9.  "I submitted my application. Now what?"

It is very important that you keep the email receipt that you will receive upon final submission of the application. This email will include your user name and application ID number. You will need your suer name [and password[ to view/print copies of your application, and you should include your application ID number [and not your Social Security Number] on any communications with us.

You should receive an email from UCLA acknowledging that we received your application around two weeks from the day you submitted it.

If any of the informaion you presented on the application changes [e.g. your address, the courses you indicated you were/will take, etc.], you should let us know right away.  www.admissions.ucla.edu/applicant/changes.htm.

UCLA plans to release decisions for Fall Quarter 2010 freshman applicants by late March, and for transfer applicants by late April 2010.