Updated Information from the 2013 UCLA Conference

Today I attended the annual UC Counselor Conference for 2013 at UCLA where a wealth of information was presented. It was confirmed that the UC system continues to be highly competitive and selective. Here are some of the other highlights from today’s meeting:

• There will be no tuition increases for 2013-14
• Over 99,000 California residents have applied to the UC system (to an average number of 4 campuses)
• There was a 62.8% admit rate for the system.
• The UC system’s enrollment of international and out-of-state students is not at the expense of CA residents.
• Applicants are evaluated based on a comprehensive review (14 academic and personal factors).
• The applicant is looked at within the personal and school context that he/she comes from.
• Online COLLEGE courses can meet requirements for VPA and Lab Science. Any U.S. regionally accredited college will qualify.
• Wait lists will continue to be used.
• Keep in mind the July 1^st deadline for final transcripts.
• Starting in Fall 2015 the UC application will become available on August 1^st, moving up from October 1^st. The deadline of November 30^th will remain the same.
• Starting in Fall 2014 the ethnic category of Southwest Asian and North African will be added to the application.
• For a California Community College A-G Course List, you can access it at
  http://www.ucop.edu/doorways/
• Standardized tests must be completed by December.  Scores will be sent to all campuses to which the student has applied.
• Each campus acts on its own in making admission decisions.
• When reporting grades on the application, be accurate and use a transcript.
• They recommend students apply broadly across the UC system.
• Students should pursue leadership opportunities, take challenging classes, show strength in their grades, and maintain their commitments to extracurricular activities and community service.
• If you would like more information about applying to a University of California campus, please feel free to contact Pam at Helping Hand College Guidance.