The Online Application For Fall 2011 Transfer Applicants UC Counselor Conference 2010 UC Counselor Conference 2010
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The Online ApplicationFor Fall 2011
Transfer Applicants
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ALL first-time applicants start here!
Getting Started…Getting Started…DeadlineThe filing deadline for fall 2011 is 11:59 p.m. PST Nov. 30, 2010.
Returning users sign in above.
Create an AccountCreate an AccountE-mail:Provide a valid e-mail address that you will check often. Make sure e-mail filters allow UC mail through!
Password:Must be at least eight characters and contain at least three of the following categories: •Uppercase letters (A-Z)•Lowercase letters (a - z)•Base 10 digits (0 - 9)•Non-alphanumeric ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) + < > ? - .
Secret Question:Create one that’s memorable but not easy for others to guess!
Use the progress bar to navigate to different sections of the application.
NavigatingNavigating
Read commonly asked questions for helpful information.
Update your e-mail or other account information using “my account.”
Learn what is in each section.
Use the buttons on the bottom to move from page to page.
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at any time.
Start ApplicationStart Application
Choose applicant level
Choose the term
Verify level is correct
Select number of anticipated transfer units
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Depending on the selection and previous answers, follow-up questions may appear.
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We strongly recommend providing an SSN for matching official test scores.
Campus ChoicesCampus Choices
Apply broadly!
Choosing a MajorChoosing a Major
Select a major, alternate major or no alternate major.
Click on a college to expand the list of majors available and make your selection.
Ranking San Diego CollegesRanking San Diego Colleges
Rank the San Diego colleges in order of preference.
This will NOT affect your chances of admission to UC San Diego.
You must click on this link before ranking SD colleges.
ScholarshipsScholarships
Be sure to open and review each category of scholarships! Select scholarships that match your interests or characteristics (up to 16 total).
BiographicalBiographical
Although many questions in the Biographical section are voluntary, this information gives evaluators a more complete picture of your academic accomplishments in light of special circumstances.
BiographicalBiographical
Students applying for EOP will be required to provide information on parent education, income and family size in the next steps of the Biographical section.
BiographicalBiographical
Academic HistoryAcademic History
Academic History (high Academic History (high school) school)
The application will search for your high school as you type.
You must provide the last high school you attended even if you did not graduate.
Academic History (high Academic History (high school)school)
Academic History (college)Academic History (college)
Easy to edit
Academic History (CCC Academic History (CCC courses)courses)
UC transferable courses are pulled from the ASSIST database
Click on +/- to expand the list of courses within a department
Academic History (non-CCC Academic History (non-CCC courses)courses)
Enter non-ASSIST courses in the table provided
Academic HistoryAcademic History
Academic HistoryAcademic History
Academic HistoryAcademic History
Activities and AwardsActivities and Awards
• Other categories include Educational Preparation Programs, Work Experience, Awards & Honors, and Extracurricular Activities.
• Applicants are limited to
five entries for each, so select the ones that are most meaningful.
Test ResultsTest Results
• Select the exam, enter dates tests taken or planned, and add scores if available.
• Send official scores to UC by the reporting deadline.
Personal Statement Instructions
• Respond to both prompts, using a maximum of 1,000 words total.
• Allocate the word count as desired. An applicant may wish to respond to one prompt at greater length; we suggest the shorter answer be no less than 250 words.
• Stay within the word limit as anything over 1,000 will result in an error message.
• Use a word processing program to compose your essays, then copy and paste them into the form fields. Remove any special formatting before you copy and paste.
• Only use standard American English characters (the numbers 0 through 9 and the letters a through z) and symbols (! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ + - = [ ] \ { } | ` ~ ; : ' " , < . > / ? ) found on a standard English keyboard.
• No accented characters or foreign language characters are allowed.
The Personal StatementThe Personal Statement
Statement #1:What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed and describe any experience you have had in the field — such as volunteer work, internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities — and what you have gained from your involvement.
Statement #2:Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?
Statement #3 (optional):Use this space to tell us anything else you want us to know about you and your academic record that you have not had the opportunity to describe elsewhere in the application. Limit your response to 550 words or less.
The Personal StatementThe Personal Statement
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• Completeness check brings attention to possible missing requirements.
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This information is collected for statistical and reporting purposes only.
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No refunds orcancellations
• Fee waivers are good for up to four campuses.• Eligibility is based on income and family size.
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If you pay by check, print the bill to send in with your payment.
Print a copy of your receipt!
After You SubmitAfter You Submit
Update your grades and courses
Update your account information
• Most answers can be found in the “Common Most answers can be found in the “Common Questions” sidebar.Questions” sidebar.
• Don’t wait until the last minute to begin or to Don’t wait until the last minute to begin or to submit your application.submit your application.
• Update your application if there are changes to Update your application if there are changes to your course schedule or academic record.your course schedule or academic record.
• Check your e-mail frequently.Check your e-mail frequently.• Don’t hesitate to ask questions!Don’t hesitate to ask questions!
Good luck to you Good luck to you all!all!
• Most answers can be found in the “Common Most answers can be found in the “Common Questions” sidebar.Questions” sidebar.
• Don’t wait until the last minute to begin or to Don’t wait until the last minute to begin or to submit your application.submit your application.
• Update your application if there are changes to Update your application if there are changes to your course schedule or academic record.your course schedule or academic record.
• Check your e-mail frequently.Check your e-mail frequently.• Don’t hesitate to ask questions!Don’t hesitate to ask questions!
Good luck to you Good luck to you all!all!
Summing UpSumming Up
Online and Phone Online and Phone ResourcesResources
UC Home Page: www.universityofcalifornia.edu
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