The team at College Kickstart reviewed the recently released Fall 2022 University of California admissions data and has summarized it on their blog.
California residents and students applying from out of state should review this information. Follow College Kickstart for admissions insights and trends!
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Starting in Fall 2023, you can apply directly to Berkeley Haas to enter as a freshman in Fall 2024.
The Spieker Undergraduate Business Program is a four-year undergraduate business program at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business that gives you an additional two years for deeper learning and enrichment, including:
The first four-year cohort of students will enroll in August of 2024. Applications to the Spieker Undergraduate Business Program will open in Fall 2023. Learn more here.
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The University of California has made available two presentations for applicants, “Presenting Yourself on the UC Undergraduate Application for Admission and Scholarships” — which are a must read if you plan to apply to UC:
Click here for the Freshman Version
Click here for the Transfer Version
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From Inside Higher Ed: The University of California System on Monday announced a proposal to limit undergraduate enrollment from out of state, systemwide, to 20 percent, The Los Angeles Times reported. The proposal would allow the three campuses already over 20 percent—Berkeley, Los Angeles, and San Diego—to keep their out-of-state levels. The remaining campuses would be allowed to grow to 20 percent but not exceed it, but only if the proposed systemwide cap is not hit. The university system has significantly increased out-of-state enrollment in the last decade, to 16.5 percent across the system, citing state appropriations cuts that have increased the need for other sources of revenue, such as the higher tuition rates paid by non-Californians.
The Times reported that faculty leaders oppose the university plan and fear that such limits could result in the system losing both top students and revenue that it needs.
The UC Board of Regents will take up the proposal next week.
Many changes on the horizon for applicants this summer/fall. Here’s another to add to the mix, this time from the UC system, regarding essay topics (more info here)!
So, what happened to the personal statement?
-We’ve replaced the personal statement with the new personal insight questions for the fall 2017 application. We hope this new format will give you clearer guidance and more flexibility in the kind of information you want to share with us.
-The personal insight questions are about getting to know you better — your life experience, interests, ambitions and inspirations.
-Think of it as your interview with the admissions office. Be open. Be reflective. Find your individual voice and express it.
-While this section of the application is just one part we consider when making our admission decision, it helps provide context for the rest of your application.
Check out the new prompts and the guidance provided:
Freshman questions & directions »