Transcript The Application Process - University of California
UC Admissions: Systemwide Messages, Requirements & Comprehensive Review Michael Treviño
Director of Undergraduate Admissions, UCOP September 2013
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Presentation Overview
Budget Context • Fall 2013 Outcomes • Looking Ahead to Fall 2014 and Fall 2015 • Enrollment Management • The Application Process • Freshman Admissions Requirements • Freshman Admission Selection Process
State Budget Context
• Passage of Proposition 30 • Modest increases in UC’s base budget • No tuition increases for 2013-14 • No funding for enrollment growth for California students • Middle-income scholarship program • Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan
Fall 2013 Outcomes for California Residents
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Applicants:
99,129 ( 5,893) o Average # of Campuses Applied to: 4 •
Admits:
62,212 ( 91) •
Admit Rate for System:
62.8% ( 3%) o Does not include 10,000+ referral offers •
Statements of Intent to Register (SIR):
35,964 ( 176)
Diversity of Incoming California Class
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Underrepresented: First–Generation College: Low Income:
33% ( 1%) 46% ( 1%) 39% ( 1.5%)
Race/Ethnicity
African American American Indian Chicano/Latino
Underrepresented
Asian American Pacific Islander White/Other Unknown TOTAL
2012
4.3% 0.6% 26.7%
31.6%
41.3% 0.2% 24.3% 2.6% 100.0%
2013
3.9% 0.6% 28.2%
32.7%
40.0% 0.3% 24.0% 3.0% 100.0%
Nonresident Admission and Enrollment The University’s admission of International and out of-state students does not displace CA residents
• 10 percent of enrolled undergraduates will be nonresidents • Enrolled beyond state-funded spaces for CA students • Bring a diversity of perspectives and experiences • Nonresident tuition is used to benefit all students
Transfer Path to UC
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Applicants:
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Admits:
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Admit Rate for System:
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Statements of Intent to Register:
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Admits from CA Community Colleges:
29,447 ( 70) 20,837 ( 4) 70.8% ( 0.1%) 17,332 ( 104) 92%
Transfer is an important pathway for California students to the University
Looking Ahead to Fall 2014 and Fall 2015
Process Updates
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FALL 2014
Improvements to “a-g” • • • Faster turn-around Online COLLEGE courses can satisfy VPA & Lab Science Alignment with Common Core Campuses will continue to have waitlists July 1 deadline for final, official transcripts •
FALL 2015
Application for Admission • • Opening date moves to August 1 Submission dates unchanged – November 1-30 • Southwest Asian & North African (SWANA) ethnic category
Enrollment Management
Factors That Affect Enrollment Management
• Campus Capacity Considerations • Students Graduating • Re-enrollment of Former Students • Previous Year New Student Yield • Funding Level from the State (CA residents) Enrollment Goals
Enrollment Management
Apply Admit Enroll
The Requirements
Systemwide Admission Requirements Subject Requirements
a. History/Social Sciences b. English c. Mathematics d. Laboratory Science e. Language other than English f. Visual & Performing Arts g. College-Preparatory Elective
GPA Requirement
Weighted 3.00
Examination Requirement
ACT Plus Writing or SAT Reasoning 2 years 4 years 3 years 2 years 2 years 1 year 1 year
Years
Admission to the System Statewide Path
• Top 9% of California high school graduates • Applicants meet general requirements and achieve the appropriate UC score on UC’s admission index
Local Path
• Top 9% of students in local high school • Applicants have a 3.0 GPA or better in a specific set of courses • Applicants meet or exceed the 9% benchmark gpa of their high school
Index to be recalibrated for fall 2015 applicants
Local Context (ELC) Requirements
Subject Requirements
a. History/Social Sciences b. English c. Mathematics d. Laboratory Science e. Language other than English f. Visual & Performing Arts g. College-Preparatory Elective (or other a-f courses) 1 year 2 years 2 year 1 year 1 year 4 years
Years 11 Specific Courses GPA Requirement
• At least 3.00 fully weighted • Meet or Exceed Benchmark GAP • for the High school
Examination Requirement
ACT Plus Writing or SAT Reasoning
Statewide Requirements
Subject Requirements
a. History/Social Sciences b. English c. Mathematics d. Laboratory Science e. Language other than English f. Visual & Performing Arts g. College-Preparatory Elective 2 years 4 years 3 years 2 years 2 years 1 year 1 year
Years GPA Requirement
Weighted 3.00
Examination Requirement
ACT Plus Writing or SAT Reasoning
Admissions Index
UC Score Required based on GPA and exam scores
Top 9% Statewide
• Applicants in the Top 9% of all high school graduates in California must meet the general admission requirements and have an appropriate UC Score on the admissions index.
• The admissions index is a sliding scale based on the applicant’s UC “a-g” GPA and UC Score.
• Will be offered admission from a campus that has space available
Top 9% Local Context
Applicants in the Top 9% of their class at a participating California high school who also meet ELC requirements: • Complete a specific pattern of 11 UC-approved “a-g” courses • Earn a specific GPA or higher in the 11 courses • Complete the full a-g pattern by end of the senior year Will be offered admission from a campus that has space available.
The Application Review Process
Comprehensive Review
UC’s process to review applications in context In use since 2002 14 factors established by UC faculty Allows consideration of each applicant’s achievements, both academic and non-academic, in light of the opportunities and resources available to them in their educational and personal environment.
What Can Students Do?
Have an inclusive high school experience • Take challenging courses and earn strong grades • Take advantage of other academic opportunities • Take initiative in pursuing passions and interests • Seek “fit” in school activities and community involvement • Explore leadership opportunities at school, in activities, in the family and the community
Students should endeavor to do their best in all things
What Else Can Students Do?
Apply Across the UC System
• To multiple campuses, if possible • Find the “right fit” for themselves • Know the range of selectivity across UC
Tips for Students
Presenting Themselves in the Application • Carefully complete the application: – Tell us everything they want us to know – Major(s) of interest, if decided – Family background – – Participation in activities Use transcript(s) – don’t guess about grades – Avoid abbreviations/acronyms All of these tips provide context and clarity
The Application Process
• • • Application opens October 1 Filing period November 1-30 One application for entire UC system – Student can apply to all 9 campuses – Fee waiver for up to 4 campuses available to qualifying students • Each campus makes its admission decision independently for every applicant
UC’s Message
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Regents direct the President, in consultation with the Academic Senate and campus admissions professionals, to ensure that all applicants receive an individualized review that ensures trained readers examine applicants’ full files to evaluate their accomplishments in the context of opportunity . . .” “BE IT RESOLVED that University of California campuses must remain committed to recruiting students from the full range of California high schools and regions in order to achieve the potential of the University’s admission policy for California’s students . . .”
Resources
University of California Admissions http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/index.html
• Comprehensive Review Factors – http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/how-applications-reviewed/index.html
• Admissions Index Calculator – http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/california-residents/admissions index/index.html
• • ELC Information – Transcript and Student Contact Information Submission Process ELC Help Desk - Call: 800-839-8507 • Questions, ELC Coordinator, Julie Lind – Email: [email protected]
Counselors Tab – http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/index.html
• Downloadable Guides – http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/downloadable-guides/index.html
UC thanks you for your efforts in helping students find their path.
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