1. University of California
Admissions and Application Information

3. A Glance at Fall 2015 Freshmen
402,076 freshman applications for Fall 2015
134,341 CA students were offered admission.
58% of the frosh applicants were offerred admission.

4. A Glance: Transfer TAG program is an option
90% of admitted transfer students come the California community colleges

5. Freshman Admissions 2016

6. Admission Requirements
All applicants who meet minimum requirements will receive a comprehensive review of their application.
11 of the 15 “a-g” courses by the end of 11th grade
3.0 minimum GPA (weighted, capped)
ACT Plus Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test

7. Campus Selection in Admission
Comprehensive Review – Policy since 2002:
Defines merit using multiple measures of accomplishment and promise
Considers the personal and school context in which the applicant has demonstrated achievement
Requires individual applicant review
Holistic method is a form of Comprehensive Review

8. ELC Process and Outcomes
UC letter encouraging top students from each participating high school to apply is sent in September
Top 9 percent from participating high school
GPA calculated after a student applies for admission
Students know instantly if they qualify for ELC

9. The Message for Students
Do as well as possible in “a-g” courses
Take ACT Plus Writing or SAT Reasoning
Apply to multiple campuses
Use resources available to them
Take advantage of opportunities