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Irvine Engineering TAG Requirement Change
UCI changed the engineering TAG requirements to better align with the Transfer Pathways guidelines starting Fall 2018.
March 8, 2017UCSD Early Calling Campaign
Learn about UCSD Early Calling Campaign for freshman applicants, what it entails and what you should expect.
March 7, 2017Berkeley Freshman Admission EECS vs. L&S CS
This is a comprehensive analysis on the pros and cons of declaring EECS vs. CS in L&S when you apply to Berkeley as a freshman applicant. The latest set of available data…
February 22, 2017UC Released Statement of Principles in Support of Undocumented Members of the UC Community
The UC system announced on Wednesday (November 30, 2016) that “it will vigorously protect the privacy and civil rights of the undocumented members of the UC community and will direct its police…
December 2, 2016Understanding UC Maximum Transfer Credit Limitation Policy
Learn how the maximum credit limit applies to intercampus transfers and transfer students with four-year college credits.
August 21, 2016Why the UCs are Scrutinizing International Students from China
In March 2015, someone in China anonymously tipped off UC Davis about fake applications (that were doctored by an outfit run by UCLA grads; the irony!). The tip-off (including 200+ documents) was…
May 27, 2016UCSC Applicant Portal – Decision Access Issues
Some students have mentioned not being able to see their admission decision after logging into their UCSC applicant portal. I have heard about this from both freshman and transfer applicants. I think…
May 3, 2016Transfer to UC After Academic Dismissal
I already received three separate inquiries about this so I thought I make a general announcement: You are ineligible to transfer to ANY UC campus if you were previously dismissed from an…
April 11, 2016Admission Decision Anxiety Relief
Enjoy this calm-inducing cat grooming video while you await college admission decisions. The shelter where I adopted them thinks they are litter-mates (sisters). They fight a lot, like all siblings do, but…
February 25, 2016How to Access Hidden Content
History I had a run-in with the UCOP in November 2015 (prior to this incident, the UCs have come after me multiple times; see my origin story for my colorful history with…
January 15, 2016
