In this session, we are interviewing Melia Martin, Admissions Reviewer for the University of California San Diego. She shares tips on how to apply to the UCs, what to avoid, and how COVID-19 has impacted the process.  

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 | Introductions 

2:30 | What makes the UC system special? 

5:30 | Important factors in admissions decisions 

7:20 | Mistakes in college applications 

9:55 | COVID-19 impacts on application process 

12:50 | Volunteering and extracurriculars during COVID-19 

15:20 | Choosing a major:  undecided vs. declared 

18:50 | Thank you and ending