Image Courtesy of NPR Are you a community college student looking for a university home, or are you a university student looking for a more challenging curriculum? Transferring to the UC system might be the right choice for you. Why Transfer? Some common reasons students transfer after one or two years at a community college or other small institution are to earn a university degree. Others want access to more specialized majors or programs, while some prefer a larger school

When you imagine a well-rounded student, you're probably picturing a Disney-channel style "popular kid" who's student body president, has A's in every subject, and is in every activity from archery to the school paper. The good news is that you don't have to be well-rounded to get into a good school, including the UC system. The bad news is that you have to do something else to be the kind of student top universities are looking for. Image Courtesy of BBC Glasgow What makes a

Image Courtesy of Highland Park High School The UC activities list is particularly generous, with a 350 character description for each activity, and 6 categories with up to 20 total activities. Today, we'll learn how to maximize this space on your application to give you the best shot at your dream UC. Categories The UC extracurricular and activities list includes several drop-down options to specify what kind of activity you did. These include: coursework other than A-G , ed

The UCs are rather transparent about the type of students they look for, laid out in the system website. However, some of these criteria are somewhat vague or seem subjective. Today, we'll find out what they criteria really mean and how you can meet them in your application. Here's the full list of the criteria: Academic grade point average in all completed A-G courses, including additional points for completed UC-certified honors courses. Number of, content of and performanc

Image courtesy of UC Riverside Are you looking for the right UC safety school or for an option that isn't as massive as the sprawling UCLA? The UC system is still the right place for you, so read on to find some less traditional UC schools. Best of Both Worlds Are you looking for a medium sized research university with a safe acceptance rate? Look not further than UC Santa Cruz. With its lovely natural surroundings and proximity to Santa Cruz's relaxed city center, it is a go

Do you have what it takes to be a doctor? That's the question the pre-med track hopes to answer in undergrad. If you want to try, the UC system has many programs that can support you on the pre-med path. Best Overall UC Berkeley is often considered the best pre-med program due to its combined BS/MD pathway for exceptional students and a robust collection of courses in Biology and Chemistry. There are dozens of student groups for pre-med students and those interested in health

Trying to decide between the University of California and California State University systems? While both offer strong academics and valuable resources, their admissions requirements, costs, campus environments, and long-term opportunities differ in important ways. This guide breaks down GPA thresholds, A-G requirements, competitiveness, and key factors to help you choose the right fit.