UC Apps
What is the maximum number of activities you can list on the UC app
10
True or False: The Common App can only be used for U.S. colleges.
True
True or false: Extracurriculars are optional for college admissions
True, however, extracurriculars are useful and highly recommended because they show your passion, commitment, and other skills that you may not be able to show with your grades
Which pediatric role can prescribe medications in California?
Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Physician (MD/DO)
A 5-year-old comes in for a routine wellness check. Who handles it first?
PNP or pediatrician
True or False: You can submit your UC application before October 1.
False (submission window is Nov 1–Nov 30)
How many main essay prompts does the Common App provide?
7
Name one benefit of dual enrollment in high school.
Earn college credit / prepare for college rigor
Pediatric nurses can diagnose illnesses.
False (they monitor and assist; MD/NP diagnoses)
A child is admitted with asthma and needs daily meds. Who administers meds in the hospital?
Pediatric Nurse (RN)
Name one major essay type required on the UC application
Personal Insight Questions (PIQs)
Name one difference between the Common App and Coalition App.
The coalition application is focused on applicants of underrepresented people groups
Name a tip for making your extracurriculars stand out.
Leadership, impact, consistency, or initiative
Name a pediatric subspecialty.
Neonatology, pediatric cardiology, PICU, etc.
A newborn in the NICU has a heart murmur. Who would diagnose and create a care plan?
Pediatrician or pediatric cardiology subspecialist
On the UC application, what is the maximum number of Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) you must answer, and how long is each response allowed to be?
Number of PIQs: 4; maximum length per response: 350 words
Can you submit the Common App to both public and private colleges?
Yes
What does “major vs. minor” mean in college?
Major = primary field of study; Minor = secondary focus
How many years of residency do pediatricians usually complete after medical school?
3-4 years
A child with chronic diabetes needs ongoing care. Name two roles involved
PNP, pediatric endocrinologist (diabetes doctor), RN, etc.
Which California resident UC receives the most applicants per year?
UC Berkeley
What is the key factor in the Common App?
Personal voice and storytelling
Can you switch your major after 60 units at a CSU or UC, what happens?
You may...however you'll have restrictions or need approval from your counselors
What’s a key difference between a PNP and a pediatrician?
PNPs have less training and less autonomy; pediatricians complete medical school and residency.
You are shadowing a pediatric clinic. A parent asks a question outside your role. What do you do?
Refer to the licensed provider; do not give medical advice