Side effects may include imposter syndrome, burnout, and pressure to perform. If you're interested in applying to or have already been accepted to UCLA or UC Berkeley, congratulations! This is an incredible accomplishment, and you should definitely be proud of yourself. However, there are a few things you should prepare for during the transition to your new school that don't get mentioned in the admitted students packet. Imposter Syndrome According to Stanford's Center for T

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