University of California - Berkeley additional_2019

3.4 GPA for non-residents  Complete a minimum of 15 college-preparatory courses a-g courses with a letter grade of C or better, with at least 11 courses finished prior to the beginning

University of California- Berkeley-Bachelor, US / International Freshman

I PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

 Colleges & Schools

https://admissions.berkeley.edu/colleges-schools

II DEADLINE

 Dates & deadlines

 Applications for admission are available beginning in October of the year prior to the year in which you would enter UC Berkeley The application filing period is November 1-30 All applications must be submitted by November 30

 UC Berkeley does not offer application for early admission or early decision

Application deadline November 30

Berkeley notifies applicants of receipt of application Early January

Freshman deadline to accept offer of admission May 1 Transfer deadline to accept offer of admission June 1

**Exact decision dates are given to current applicants in confirmation emails and on the student application portal (coming soon)

 Can I submit an application after November 30?

No, we will not accept late applications

https://admissions.berkeley.edu/dates-deadlines

III.ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

 Degree Requirement

 Applying as a Freshman

To be considered for admission to UC Berkeley, international applicants must:

 finish secondary school and

 earn a certificate of completion, which allows admission to a university in their home country or country of graduation

 In addition:

 Students who have completed the IGCSE or O-level exams have not yet met the requirements for admission at UC Berkeley The university requires further study, either completion of the two-year A-level program with a minimum of three academic exams, the IB diploma program, or another similar academic curriculum

 GPA & Subject Course Requirements

 Have a 3.0 GPA in A-G courses taken in the 10th and 11th grade years (3.4 GPA for non-residents)

 Complete a minimum of 15 college-preparatory courses (a-g courses) with a letter grade of C or better, with at least 11 courses finished prior to the beginning of your last year of high school

e Language other than English

*or equivalent to the 2nd level of high school instruction

2 years*

g College-preparatory elective

(chosen from the subjects listed above or another course

approved by the university)

1 year

 Examination requirement

 ACT with Writing or SAT with Essay

 If you're applying for admission to the fall term, be sure to take your admissions tests no later than December of your senior year/last year prior to high school graduation

 For the ACT plus Writing test, we will focus on the highest combined score from the same test administration

 For the SAT Reasoning Test, we will focus on the highest total score from a single test date

 SAT Subject Tests are no longer required However, they are recommended for the

College of Engineering and College of Chemistry: Math Level 2 and a science test

(Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics) closely related to your intended major

 TOEFL or IELTS

․ Internet-based test (iBT): Minimum score of 80 or better

․ Paper-based test (completed prior to Oct 2017): Minimum score of 550 or better

․ Revised paper-delivered test (completed Oct 2017 or later): Minimum score

of 60 or better

 IELTS: Accepted with a 6.5 or better band score

 Applicants whose native language is not English and whose secondary/high school or college/university education was in a country where English is not the language of instruction must take the Test

 These scores must be received no later than January for students applying for the fall term

 Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, & SAT Subject Tests

 We recommend that students who complete Advanced Placement courses complete the related AP examination to demonstrate subject mastery Similarly, International

Baccalaureate scores and scores from SAT Subject Tests can be used to showcase academic mastery

 In order to receive unit credit toward the baccalaureate degree, you must submit an official copy of your AP or IB scores directly from the testing agency This can be done

in the summer following high school graduation

 Student Profile

 Freshman

ACT (25th & 75th percentiles) 29-35

SAT Composite (25th & 75th percentiles) 1340-1530

SAT Math Section (25th & 75th percentiles) 670-750

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

Section (25th & 75th percentiles)

660-750

* Based on Office of Undergraduate Admissions data; enrollment estimate as of 08/2018.

 International Freshman

* Based on Office of Undergraduate Admissions data; enrollment estimate as of 02/2018.

 Selection

Since Berkeley is a competitive campus, satisfying the minimum requirements is often not

enough to be competitive for selection In addition to the basic admission requirements, the campus selects its freshman class through an assessment that includes a holistic review of your academic performance as measured primarily by:

 Your weighted and unweighted UC grade point average (calculated using 10th and 11th grade UC-approved courses only)

 Your planned 12th grade courses

 Your pattern of grades over time

 The number of college preparatory, Advanced Placement (AP), International

Baccalaureate (IB), honors and transferable college courses you have completed

 Your level of achievement in those courses relative to other UC applicants at your school

 Your scores on AP or IB exams

 Your scores on the ACT Assessment plus Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test (link is external)

https://admissions.berkeley.edu/freshmen-requirements

http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/requirements/index.html

https://admissions.berkeley.edu/documentation

https://admissions.berkeley.edu/student-profile

http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/international/toefl-ielts-exams/index.html

https://admissions.berkeley.edu/international-students

https://admissions.berkeley.edu/requirements-international-students

IV PROCESS & MAILING ADDRESS

 UC Online Application

 Application Fee: $70(U.S applicants); $80 (International applicants)

 You must include the fees with your application Application fees are not refundable

 Credit card payments can be made by logging into your UC application account

 For payment by mail, make a check payable to Regents of the University of California and send it to:

UC Application Center

P.O Box 1432

Bakersfield, CA 93302

 Fee summary

Campuses U.S applicants International applicants

4 $280 $320

 Academic Records

 Application Self-Reported Academic Records

Each UC campus, including UC Berkeley, has an International Admission Specialist who is familiar with the educational systems of other countries Complete the

educational history section of the application exactly as it appears on your school records

 Transcript

Don't submit your transcripts to UC at this point, but refer to them as you fill out the

application to ensure the information you enter is accurate.*

 Essays

 Examination Scores

 SAT code: 4833; ACT code: 0444

 TOEFL code: 4833

 An official copy of the scores be sent to us from the testing agency You can have your official score report sent to one UC campus, and all campuses you apply to will receive it

 I took my SAT/ACT/SAT Subject/IE/TOEFL tests in December How do I confirm you received them?

The best option is to log into My UC Application (link is external) and self-report any December SAT, ACT, or SAT Subject Test scores, or International Exam or TOEFL scores

The checklist on MAP@Berkeley will display the status of your official scores based

on your self-reported tests

Otherwise, if you've checked with the test center to confirm that your scores were mailed, then don't worry If we discover that there are any discrepancies, we will contact you

 Two letters of recommendation (optional)

 Furthering our belief in the value of holistic review, we ask that those who write letters consider the following concepts when asked to add a letter to the application process:

 Academic performance and potential (both overall and in the context of the applicant's high school class)

 Love of learning

 Leadership (in school, family, or community)

 Persistence in the face of challenges

 Cross-cultural engagement

 Originality/Creativity

 Demonstrated concern for others

 Timeline

UC Application Submission Period November 1-30

Request for Letters Sent to Students First three weeks of December

Letters of Recommendation Due January 15

 Helpful Tools

 Students

If you are a prospective applicant with the opportunity to submit letters of

recommendation,check out these helpful hints.

 Letter Writers

Did a student ask you to write a letter on their behalf? Find tips on how to get started here

 Who should write the letter(s)?

One letter must be written by an academic teacher or instructor The second letter can

be written by anyone the student selects, ideally someone who knows them well Examples include a second teacher, college adviser or counselor, a coach, employer, clergy, etc

 How can I request letters of recommendation for Berkeley?

․ Once the UC Application is submitted and UC Berkeley is selected as one of your choices, some students will receive an email communication with a link taking them to the Recommendation Request Form

․ Provide the information of the individual(s) you have asked to write letters on your behalf on the form

․ Up to two letters of recommendation can be submitted electronically

․ Once you submit the form, your recommenders will receive an email with

instructions on how to submit letters electronically

 How will I be able to submit my letters of recommendation to UC Berkeley?

Students will be invited by email to complete an online form and provide the contact information of the individuals who are writing the letters Once the form is submitted, recommenders will receive an email with instructions on how to submit letters

electronically to UC Berkeley Please do not submit these letters to the UC Application Center

 How will the letters be submitted?

All letters must be submitted electronically No letters in the mail or by courier will be accepted Invited applicants will identify letter writers via a link sent to them after their

applications receive an initial review If you are invited to submit up to two letters of recommendation, you will be emailed instructions to log into MAP@Berkeley Once in the portal, below the checklist, you'll see a link that takes you to a recommendations page Once there, you'll see a button that reads, "Add Recommender." Click there and follow the instructions

PLEASE NOTE: Requests for letters of recommendation WILL NOT be found within the UC application, which opens August 1 The request will be delivered to your email

as a supplemental request Additionally, UC Berkeley does not receive letters through the Naviance system; please ensure that all letters of recommendation are submitted through UC Berkeley's online recommendation system

 Will a third letter be accepted?

No Only two letters will be accepted

 Contact Info.

If you are a current or prospective student seeking general information, you can reach us:

 Online: Find your admissions officer by region

 Social Media: Join the admissions conversation: Facebook and Twitter

 By Phone: Call us at 510-642-3175 to speak to a UC Berkeley admissions

representative Be sure to check our office hours below

 In Person: Prospective students: join us for an admissions presentation offered Monday through Friday

 Office Hours: Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m (PST)

 By Mail: Office of Undergraduate Admissions, University of California, Berkeley, 110 Sproul Hall #5800, Berkeley, CA 94720-5800

 Can I change the major (and/or college/school) I applied for at Berkeley?

To change a major/college/school in your submitted Berkeley application, please submit your request using the Contact Us form You can expect a decision via email

within five to seven days NOTE: No new major changes will be considered after January 31, 2018

 How can I add a letter of recommendation, a new commendation, award, honor, etc., to my UC application? Is it too late?

Out of fairness to all applicants, Berkeley does not permit or review unsolicited

information If the campus requires additional information, a form will be displayed in your personal checklist on our secure applicant portal or we will reach out to you via email Typically, unsolicited information or changes to your application will not alter our final admission decision Please do not confuse providing new information with correcting false or misleading information on your application. If you have provided

information which is no longer true (e.g., you have a grade change or you have dropped

a class) you must immediately notify Berkeley in writing about this change

http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/application-fees/index.html

http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/apply-online/index.html

https://admissions.berkeley.edu/freshman-policy

https://admissions.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/docs/Tools%20for%20Students.pdf

V SOP/ESSAY/WRITING SAMPLE

 Directions

 You will have 8 questions to choose from You must respond to only 4 of the 8 questions

 Each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words

 Which questions you choose to answer is entirely up to you: But you should select questions that are most relevant to your experience and that best reflect your individual circumstances

 Questions & guidance

Remember, the personal questions are just that — personal Which means you should use our guidance for each question just as a suggestion in case you need help The important thing is expressing who are you, what matters to you and what you want to share with UC

 Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have

positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time.

․ Things to consider

A leadership role can mean more than just a title It can mean being a mentor

to others, acting as the person in charge of a specific task, or a taking lead role in organizing an event or project Think about your accomplishments and what you learned from the experience What were your responsibilities?

․ Did you lead a team? How did your experience change your perspective on leading others? Did you help to resolve an important dispute at your school, church in your community or an organization? And your leadership role doesn’t necessarily have to be limited to school activities For example, do you help out or take care of your family?

 Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few Describe how you express your creative side.

․ Things to consider What does creativity mean to you? Do you have a creative skill that is

important to you? What have you been able to do with that skill? If you used creativity to solve a problem, what was your solution? What are the steps you took to solve the problem?

․ How does your creativity influence your decisions inside or outside the classroom? Does your creativity relate to your major or a future career?

 What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?

․ Things to consider

If there’s a talent or skill that you’re proud of, this is the time to share it You don’t necessarily have to be recognized or have received awards for your talent (although if you did and you want to talk about, feel free to do so) Why is this talent or skill meaningful to you?

․ Does the talent come naturally or have you worked hard to develop this skill

or talent? Does your talent or skill allow you opportunities in or outside the classroom? If so, what are they and how do they fit into your schedule?

 Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational

opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.

․ Things to consider

An educational opportunity can be anything that has added value to your educational experience and better prepared you for college For example, participation in an honors or academic enrichment program, or enrollment in

an academy that’s geared toward an occupation or a major, or taking

advanced courses that interest you — just to name a few

․ If you choose to write about educational barriers you’ve faced, how did you overcome or strived to overcome them? What personal characteristics or skills did you call on to overcome this challenge? How did overcoming this barrier help shape who are you today?

 Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge How has this challenge affected your academic achievement?

․ Things to consider

A challenge could be personal, or something you have faced in your

community or school Why was the challenge significant to you? This is a good opportunity to talk about any obstacles you’ve faced and what you’ve learned from the experience Did you have support from someone else or did you handle it alone?

․ If you’re currently working your way through a challenge, what are you doing now, and does that affect different aspects of your life? For example,

ask yourself, “How has my life changed at home, at my school, with my friends, or with my family?”

 Think about an academic subject that inspires you Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom

․ Things to consider

Many students have a passion for one specific academic subject area, something that they just can’t get enough of If that applies to you, what have you done to further that interest? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed and describe any experience you have had inside and outside the classroom — such as volunteer work, internships, employment, summer programs, participation in student organizations and/or clubs — and what you have gained from your involvement

․ Has your interest in the subject influenced you in choosing a major and/or future career? Have you been able to pursue coursework at a higher level in this subject (honors, AP, IB, college or university work)? Are you inspired to pursue this subject further at UC, and how might you do that?

 What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?

․ Things to consider

Think of community as a term that can encompass a group, team or a place – like your high school, hometown, or home You can define community as you see fit, just make sure you talk about your role in that community Was there

a problem that you wanted to fix in your community?

․ Why were you inspired to act? What did you learn from your effort? How did your actions benefit others, the wider community or both? Did you work alone or with others to initiate change in your community?

 Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you stand out as a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California?

․ Things to consider

If there’s anything you want us to know about you, but didn’t find a question

or place in the application to tell us, now’s your chance What have you not shared with us that will highlight a skill, talent, challenge or opportunity that you think will help us know you better?

․ From your point of view, what do you feel makes you an excellent choice for UC? Don’t be afraid to brag a little

 Additional Comments (optional)

 Tell us anything else you want us to know about your academic record that you have not had the opportunity to describe elsewhere in this section