Major Decisions
What is a capped major?
A major that has a strict limit on how many students can be accepted, due to high demand or limited resources.
What is a passion project?
A project you choose to explore based on your own interests or curiosity.
True or False: I should only list activities that I have done on my resume/college application if I have won an award for it
False
What is UCSD's mascot?
King Triton 🧜♂️
What is an early decision application?
Early application time, if you get accepted you must go to that school
What are some good ways to start building experience to put on your resume?
1. Finding activities that pique your interest
2. Putting in time/dedication to engage with said activities
3. Be willing to try something new
Name three different activities that you could list on your college application.
volunteering, club leadership, internships, tutoring, extracurricular activities
UCSD is unique in the way that they organize students into different sub-colleges with their own general education requirements, living spaces, and events. How many colleges are in UCSD?
8 colleges
What are some things to consider before, during, and after your college application?
Before: 3 considerations, current experiences, network/friends/family
During: capped/uncapped, pre-requisites, department offerings, school-specific resources
After: career goals, tuition, long-term plans, transferable skills
What resource listed on the slides provides FREE resume templates, common application workshops, and sample essays?
College Essay Guy
What do you call an essay that college admissions ask you to write in order to showcase your personality, experiences, and potential?
PIQ/Personal Statement/Supplementals
Geisel Library is one of UCSD's most significant land marks. What shape is Geisel Library supposed to represent?
hands holding a stack of books
Little Jimmy is applying to his dream school, ALI University, but is a bit skeptical because he isn’t sure if he wants to commit to it or explore different colleges. He still wants to show the admissions officers that he is very interested in ALI University and how prepared he is. Is early decision, early action, or regular decision best for him?
Early action
What is one reason why a passion project may help you when applying for college?
Schools get to see what motivates you
Passion projects show that you have commitment and initiative
Can show your potential to make a meaningful impact
Gives you essay material for applications
Name three different statistical factors that may weigh into your college application.
GPA, class ranking, AP courses, dual enrollment
Name every ALI intern and co-lead
Co-leads: Elizabeth, Grace
Interns: Ariel, Kushal, Anjali, Neilson, Tiona, Michelle