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

The UC Personal Insight Questions are unique in that they are some of the shorter college essays you may have to write when applying to American universities, but they also give you freedom of choice in what topics you prefer to write about. You can take a look at our previous post to get the best "dos" for PIQs, and today we're diving into the "don'ts". Rule #1 Many English teachers and writing instructors say, "Show, don't tell!" and while this is good advice for writing a

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