UCLA - Admission

🎙️ In this episode of "The College Admissions Process Podcast," we dive into the world of UCLA with the Senior Associate Director, Karly Brockett. Gain valuable insights into UCLA's distinctive features and the nuances of the college application process. 🎙️

Here is what you can expect to hear from this episode:

🏫 UCLA's Uniqueness:

Explore what sets UCLA apart within the University of California system. Karly provides an overview of academic programs, campus culture, and unique offerings that make UCLA a standout institution.

🔍 Key Components of Application Review:

Discover the key elements UCLA looks for in the application review process, including insights into building a diverse incoming freshman class.

🚫 Application Mistakes:

Karly sheds light on common pitfalls in the application process and offers valuable tips on how applicants can avoid them, making the journey less overwhelming.

📚 Transcript and GPA Evaluation:

Understand the significance of transcripts and how UCLA evaluates them. Gain insights into GPA recalculations and the role they play in the overall review process.

📝 Personal Insight Questions (PIQs):

Learn about the UC system's Personal Insight Questions, how applicants should approach them, and hear a memorable example that stuck with Karly.

🌍 In-state vs. Out-of-state Applications:

Explore the differences in the application process for in-state and out-of-state students, providing clarity for prospective applicants.

🚫 Test-Free Admissions Policy:

Understand the UC system's test-free policy and its impact on the application process, shedding light on how applicants are evaluated without standardized test scores.

🏆 Extracurricular Activities:

Uncover how extracurricular activities influence the evaluation of an applicant's community contributions, with insights into the variation based on intended courses of study.

🔄 Transfer Student Considerations:

Delve into the unique considerations transfer applicants face and discover how they can best prepare for a successful application to the UC system.

🎓 Top Three Pieces of Advice:

Karly concludes the episode with her top three pieces of advice for students and parents navigating the college admissions process.

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