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Student Visa Changes for US Schools with Online/Hybrid Instruction This Fall
International students are subject to different restrictions based on whether their schools are operating entirely online or using a hybrid model this fall.
July 6, 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 Transfer Admission Update (ETS)
Find (paid) access to the latest UC transfer updates and (free) archive of UC transfer information to help you gain a competitive advantage and avoid pitfalls.
May 29, 2020Berkeley Freshman Admission Update
Find everything you need to know about the UC Berkeley FRESHMAN admissions process (secrets, tricks, and shortcuts) here.
October 15, 2019UC Admission for International Applicants
Find systemwide and campus-specific UC admissions information and resources for international students here.
October 12, 2019UC TOEFL Evaluation Practices
UCs will NOT accept the new TOEFL iBT MyBest superscore! Learn more about how UCs evaluate TOEFL and how to report TOEFL here.
June 24, 2019UCLA Optional Duolingo English Test
Sounds like some international applicants are getting a request from UCLA (and apparently other UCs) for an English assessment (Duolingo English Test), in addition to the submitted TOEFL score. This is an…
January 22, 2018UC 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
