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šļø UC Berkeley Admissions with Jua Howard ā Assistant Director of Admissions returns with powerful insights you wonāt want to miss. šš
ā What Makes Berkeley Stand Out
UC Berkeley isnāt just the UC flagship ā itās a global powerhouse in research, innovation, and public service. š
š Academics That Push Boundaries
150+ majors across top colleges, a brand-new College of Computing, and elite dual-degree programs like M.E.T. (Engineering + Business).
Plus: student-taught Decal classes (yes, even Taylor Swift economics!) and global dual-degree options in France and Hong Kong. šš
š” A Mission of Service & Change
From the Free Speech Movement to Cal in the Capital, Peace Corps leadership, and social-impact competitionsāBerkeley students step up. āš¼
š Inside UC Berkeley Admissions
Berkeley is test-free and fully holistic. They evaluate you in the context of your high schoolāno cross-school comparisons.
Key notes:
⢠Only 10thā11th grade grades used for UC GPA.
⢠Self-reported appābut it must be accurate.
⢠Use the additional comments sections to explain your story and context.
⢠Senior year rigor matters. A lot. š
š This conversation is packed with clarity, strategy, and insider perspective from someone who reads the applications. Donāt miss it.
Berkeley Admissions: https://admissions.berkeley.edu/
Admissions Email List: https://admissions.berkeley.edu/signup/
Virtual Tour: https://www.youvisit.com/tour/berkeley
Berkeley Financial Aid: https://financialaid.berkeley.edu/
UC Berkeley Academic Catalog: https://undergraduate.catalog.berkeley.edu/
Undergraduate Research: https://research.berkeley.edu/
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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
š This episode is brought to you by Prep Expert, a proud sponsor of The College Admissions Process Podcast. Prep Expert offers award-winning test prep courses and strategies that have helped thousands of students improve their scores.
šÆ Special Offer for Listeners: Use the code COLLEGETALK (one word) at checkout to receive 20% off.
š For full details on their programs and guarantees, visit www.PrepExpert.com
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Straight From The Admissions Office: Insider Strategies For College Applications
If you're looking for helpful tips and insights for the college admissions process, check out my book by clicking the links below:
š Get the Print Copy Here
š Get the eBook Here
Alphabetical List of All Episodes with Links
www.collegeadmissionstalk.com
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šļø UC Berkeley Admissions with Jua Howard ā Assistant Director of Admissions returns with powerful insights you wonāt want to miss. šš
ā What Makes Berkeley Stand Out
UC Berkeley isnāt just the UC flagship ā itās a global powerhouse in research, innovation, and public service. š
š Academics That Push Boundaries
150+ majors across top colleges, a brand-new College of Computing, and elite dual-degree programs like M.E.T. (Engineering + Business).
Plus: student-taught Decal classes (yes, even Taylor Swift economics!) and global dual-degree options in France and Hong Kong. šš
š” A Mission of Service & Change
From the Free Speech Movement to Cal in the Capital, Peace Corps leadership, and social-impact competitionsāBerkeley students step up. āš¼
š Inside UC Berkeley Admissions
Berkeley is test-free and fully holistic. They evaluate you in the context of your high schoolāno cross-school comparisons.
Key notes:
⢠Only 10thā11th grade grades used for UC GPA.
⢠Self-reported appābut it must be accurate.
⢠Use the additional comments sections to explain your story and context.
⢠Senior year rigor matters. A lot. š
š This conversation is packed with clarity, strategy, and insider perspective from someone who reads the applications. Donāt miss it.
Berkeley Admissions: https://admissions.berkeley.edu/
Admissions Email List: https://admissions.berkeley.edu/signup/
Virtual Tour: https://www.youvisit.com/tour/berkeley
Berkeley Financial Aid: https://financialaid.berkeley.edu/
UC Berkeley Academic Catalog: https://undergraduate.catalog.berkeley.edu/
Undergraduate Research: https://research.berkeley.edu/
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š¬ Join my email list for practical college tips - and a free gift
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
š This episode is brought to you by Prep Expert, a proud sponsor of The College Admissions Process Podcast. Prep Expert offers award-winning test prep courses and strategies that have helped thousands of students improve their scores.
šÆ Special Offer for Listeners: Use the code COLLEGETALK (one word) at checkout to receive 20% off.
š For full details on their programs and guarantees, visit www.PrepExpert.com
ā-----------------------------
Straight From The Admissions Office: Insider Strategies For College Applications
If you're looking for helpful tips and insights for the college admissions process, check out my book by clicking the links below:
š Get the Print Copy Here
š Get the eBook Here
Alphabetical List of All Episodes with Links
www.collegeadmissionstalk.com
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