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UC 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, 2016Blog Updates Temporarily Suspended
I’ve had the pleasure of getting some rather obnoxious emails from the UC Office of the President (UCOP) lately. These emails border on personal attacks and I don’t have the energy or…
November 10, 2015UC Personal Insight Questions Dos and Don’ts
Everything you need to know to craft the perfect responses to the UC Personal Insight Questions (how-to, guideline, advice, etc.)!
October 15, 2015Top 3 Mistakes Students Make When Applying to the UCs
See my guest entry, Top 3 Mistakes Students Make When Applying to the UCs, featured on AdmitSee’s blog today! The advice is applicable to both freshman and transfer applicants!
September 2, 2015
