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UC Admission for International Applicants
Find systemwide and campus-specific UC admissions information and resources for international students.
October 21, 2020UC Transfer Admission Update (ETS)
Find everything you need to know about the UC TRANSFER admissions process (secrets, tricks, and shortcuts) here.
October 18, 2020Berkeley Freshman Admission Update
Find everything you need to know about the UC Berkeley FRESHMAN admissions process (secrets, tricks, and shortcuts) here.
October 17, 2020Temporary Adjustments to UC English Proficiency Requirements (COVID-19)
UCs temporarily modified the exams accepted to demonstrate English proficiency for Fall 2021 international freshman and transfer applicants.
August 11, 2020UC Information Center
There is a treasure trove of admission stats buried in the UC Information Center and here are detailed instructions on how to dig up the information you want.
August 10, 2020Student Visa Changes Rescinded
Controversial student visa rule from 7/6/2020 was rescinded 7/14/2020 after multiple colleges and universities sued the federal government.
July 14, 2020Feedback Time!
I want to hear from you! Tell me what I can do/offer/provide that will make your UC admissions process easier/better/less painful!
June 14, 2020UC International Students Affected by Travel Ban
Updated information for international students admitted to or currently attending the UCs, who reside in “Designated Countries” named in travel ban: Updated guidance on executive order restricting travel and entry into the…
June 28, 2017Berkeley Video Interview Request for International Transfer Students
The requests to submit an optional video interview went out on February 21, 2017 to international transfer applicants applying to the College of Letters & Science. The interviews are conducted by a…
March 20, 2017Why 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, 2016
