UC Mascots
King Triton
UC San Diego
MYTH OR FACT:
Having a family member who attended a UC influences the admission decision.
MYTH.
UC does not consider legacy status as part of the review process. Each applicant is evaluated independently through UC’s comprehensive review process. Focused on the individual applicant and their unique experiences and opportunities.
#1 public university in the nation
UC Berkeley
Scotty the Highlander
UC Riverside
MYTH OR FACT:
All UC campuses compare notes on students & decide together which schools students get into.
MYTH.
Each UC campus is their own entity and has different selection criteria. Enrollment goals are unique to each campus. It's a myth that if your admitted to certain campuses, they are automatically not admitted to others.
Top 50 America’s best colleges for research
UC Santa Cruz
Peter the Anteater
UC Irvine
MYTH OR FACT:
Don’t bother filling out the additional comments box.
MYTH.
This should NOT be a 5th PIQ. That will not be considered. If there is added context about you that has not been mentioned anywhere else on the application, you may use this space to share. Anything from additional activities, challenges that have impacted your academics, etc.
#1 nationally for diversity, inclusiveness and internationalization
UC Davis