Application Deadlines
What is the most common application deadline for many colleges?
Regular Decision
What is the main essay most colleges require called?
Personal statement
What federal form opens access to grants, loans, and work-study?
FAFSA
What minimum GPA is required for California residents to apply to a UC?
3.0
What document lists all your classes and grades from high school?
Transcript
What application plan is non-binding but lets you apply early and hear back sooner?
Early Action
What are additional short essays colleges ask for about “Why us?” or your interests called?
Supplemental essays
What type of aid is based on financial need rather than merit?
Need-based aid
What grade levels are used to calculate the UC GPA?
10th and 11th grade only
What GPA type includes extra points for AP or honors classes?
Weighted GPA
What application type is binding if accepted?
Early Decision
What is the UC version of essays officially called?
Personal Insight Questions (PIQs)
What month does the FAFSA usually open each year?
October
How many undergraduate campuses are in the UC system?
9
What do colleges call advanced high school classes that may earn college credit?
AP/dual enrollment courses
What is the biggest advantage of applying Early Action instead of Regular Decision?
You receive your decision earlier without being committed
How many Personal Insight Questions do UC applicants answer?
4
What form do some private colleges require in addition to FAFSA?
CSS Profile
What subject requirements must California applicants complete to apply to UC schools?
A-G requirements
What document may be required after senior year to verify final grades?
Final transcript
What do we call applications that are reviewed as they come in rather than all at once?
Rolling admissions
What is the Common App personal statement word limit?
650 words
What term describes the amount your family is expected to contribute to college costs?
Student Aid Index (formerly EFC)
What GPA scale do UCs use that caps honors/AP weighting after a certain number of courses?
UC capped GPA
What term describes how difficult your schedule is compared to what your school offers?
Course rigor