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 July 1 Deadline to Submit Your Final Transcripts • Submit final, official transcripts: high schools plus any college/university transcripts.. GPA Grade-Point Average Requirement To be

University of California - San Diego - Bachelor, International Freshman

https://students.ucsd.edu/academics/advising/majors-minors/undergraduate-majors.html

II DEADLINE

 Admission Timeline

 November 1- 30

Submit Your Application

Submit the University of California Application by the November 30

deadline.

 December

Confirmation We Received Your Application

You'll receive an email from UC San Diego that confirms we received your application to our campus Make sure you check all email folders to ensure you are receiving emails from us and they are not being marked as spam

 By March 2

File Your FAFSA

File your FAFSA or California Dream Act application Forms are also available from your school counselor Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis See Financial Aid timeline for more details

• List UC San Diego school code 001317 on your application

• Meet the March 2 deadline to be considered for the best possible funding

• Apply for a CAL grant

 March 31

Freshman Admission Decisions Posted

Freshman admission decisions will be posted on the Applicant Portal by the end of March

 April 15

Applicants selected for Waitlist

Select applicants will be invited to opt in to our waitlist through their Applicant Portal

Freshman applicants must opt in by 11:59 pm PST on April 15

Being on the waitlist does not guarantee an offer of admission We strongly urge students to accept another university’s admission offer before the

appropriate deadline to ensure they have secured a spot at an institution.

By August 1, final decisions will be released to applicants who opt in to the waitlist There is no appeal process for the waitlist

 April 15

Appeals for Applicants Not Offered Admission or Waitlist

Every application to UC San Diego is reviewed thoroughly by at least two readers Admission decisions are made carefully to meet the enrollment goals of the university Therefore, successful appeals are very rare

Applicants who have new and compelling academic information that was not presented in their original application, may submit an appeal through their Applicant Portal by April 15 No appeals will be accepted after the deadline Waitlisted students may not appeal

 May 1

Deadline to Accept UC San Diego's Offer of Admission

Accept your offer and submit your Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) through the Applicant Portal

 July 1

Deadline to Submit Your Final Transcripts

• Submit final, official transcripts: high school(s) plus any college/university transcripts

• Refer to Required Documents from Schools Outside the United States if any of your coursework was taken outside the U.S

https://admissions.ucsd.edu/freshman/application-timeline.html

III ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

 Coursework

Subject Requirements

To be eligible for admission to UC San Diego, you must complete UC College preparatory courses (A-G courses) in the subjects below and earn a "C" grade or better Complete at least 11 of the 15 courses before your senior year of high school

(or other second language)

• California residents: courses must be on your high school's UC-approved course list

• Non-California residents: there is no pre-approved course list for schools outside of California

• International applicants: learn more on the International Students page

GPA (Grade-Point Average) Requirement

To be eligible for admission to UC San Diego, you must earn the following minimum GPAs:

• California residents must earn a GPA of 3.0 (or better) with no grade lower than "C."

• Non-California residents & International applicants must earn a GPA of 3.4 (or better) with no grade lower than "C."

Your GPA is based on the above “a-g” courses taken during 10th and 11th grades Students admitted to UC San Diego have GPAs that exceed these minimums EXAMS

These are the tests you must complete to be eligible for admission to UC San Diego You must take all tests by December of your senior year (the year before you plan to enroll) Only your highest scores from a single sitting will be considered When you report your ACT or SAT scores to one UC campus, they will be shared with every UC campus to which you have applied If you are applying for the fall term, you must submit your official test scores no later than January

You must submit scores from either:

• ACT Plus Writing

-OR-• SAT Reasoning Test with critical reading, math and writing Your

scores must be from same sitting (see below for further information on

SAT exam)

For prospective engineering, biological or physical sciences majors:

• We recommend that you submit scores from 2 SAT Subject Tests closely related to your major If you are taking a math subject test,

Math Level 2 is required

Should I take the old or new SAT exam?

If you are in 11th or 12th grade in 2017 you have the option to submit scores from either the old SAT or new SAT with Essay exam If you are in 9th or 10th

grade in 2017, you must take the new SAT For more information, see the top five things you should know about the new SAT

 Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate Tests

If you complete Advanced Placement courses, we recommend that you complete the related AP examination to demonstrate subject mastery Similarly, International Baccalaureate scores can be used to showcase academic mastery

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 your high school graduation Other entrance exams taken after high school graduation are not considered

 English Proficiency Requirement

If your native language is not English and your secondary/high school education

was in a country where English is not the language of instruction, you must

take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination (academic modules) and have your scores reported to the UC San Diego Office of Admissions A minimum score of 83 is required for the TOEFL, or a minimum score of 7 is required for the IELTS

 International Students Applying as a Freshman

For international students to be considered for admission to UC San Diego, you must meet specific English proficiency requirements If you are a transfer applicant, you can fulfill the requirement with grades of “B” or better in your two required transferable courses in English composition All other applicants must fulfill the requirement with an exam Report your scores to the undergraduate admissions office before January

TOEFL minimum scores

• Internet-based: 83

• Paper-based: 550

IELTS minimum score of 7 (Academic module)

AP Exam accepted scores

• English Language and Composition: 3, 4, 5

• English Literature and Composition: 3, 4, 5

IB Exam accepted scores

• English (Lang A) higher level: 5, 6, 7

• English (Lang A) standard level: 6 or higher

What is the College Board code for UC San Diego?

The number to use for College Board is 004836

https://admissions.ucsd.edu/freshman/application-requirements.html

https://admissions.ucsd.edu/faq/

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 Student Profile

We’re looking for fearless innovators Bold risk-takers Those with a compulsive urge to take things apart, discover what makes them tick and put them back together in surprising new ways People who are eager to swap ideas, share experiences and explore the world with a fresh perspective If that sounds like you, start building your future at UC San Diego

 Average GPA

4.13

 Average SAT

1970

 Average ACT

31.7

https://admissions.ucsd.edu/freshman/index.html

Does UC average the SAT /ACT with Writing scores if an applicant has taken the test more than once?

No For students who take the SAT or SAT with Essay, we use the highest combined score in critical reading, math and writing from the same test administration date For students who take the ACT with Writing, we use the highest composite score from the same test administration date If the student takes both exams, we will use the highest score from an examination date, regardless of the number of times a student took either exam

http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/q-and-a/examination/index.html

 Freshman Application Review

Goal

Our goal is to identify and admit students who are fully prepared to excel in our challenging academic environment We’re looking for students who represent strong academic achievement, exceptional personal talent and the broad diversity

of abilities, personal experience and backgrounds characteristic of California

Process

Every application, including the personal insight questions, is reviewed by a minimum of 2 individuals Consideration is given for the academic and personal factors listed below

Academic Achievement

 Grade-Point Average (Gpa)

One of the most important criteria considered is your GPA, including a maximum of 8 UC-approved Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or UC-transferable college courses based upon your self-reported academic history

 Performance On Standardized Tests

How well you perform on standardized tests helps us determine your admission You are required to take the ACT Assessment plus Writing (scores must be from the same sitting) or SAT Reasoning Test with critical reading, math and writing We add value for optional SAT subject tests and for optional Advanced Placement or IBHL examinations

 Achievement In A-G Courses & Beyond

We take into consideration the number of, rigor of and grades earned in courses beyond the minimum A-G course requirements, including AP, IBHL, honors, or transferable college or university courses and your senior year courses

 Eligibility In The Local Context (ELC)

ELC students are identified by the University of California as ranking in the top 9% percent of your California high school class at the end of your junior year This achievement adds value to your application

Personal Qualities

We value cultural, socioeconomic and intellectual diversity and are looking for students who will actively contribute to our campus We're looking for students who demonstrate exceptional characteristics like leadership, motivation, tenacity, initiative, originality, creativity, intellectual independence, responsibility, insight and maturity We also value students who demonstrate concern for others and for their community Below are the important personal qualities we consider when determining your admission

 Academic Enrichment

We're looking for time and depth of your participation, academic progress made during your participation and intellectual rigor of the particular program

 Creative, Intellectual, Social or Professional Achievement

Show us how you contribute to your team, job or community We’re looking for additional evidence of exemplary, sustained achievement in any field of intellectual or creative endeavor, including your accomplishments in the performing arts and athletics, employment, leadership in school or community organizations or activities and community service

 Challenges, Hardships, Unusual Circumstances

We are looking for students with maturity, determination and insight who have had to overcome challenging circumstances Tell us about contextual factors that bear directly on your achievement, including linguistic background, parental education level and other indicators of support available in your home

https://admissions.ucsd.edu/freshman/application-review.html

IV PROCESS & MAILING ADDRESS

 Application Checklist

 Online Application

 Application Fee $70/per UC Campus

 SAT (Code: 4836) / ACT (Code:0459)

 TOEFL(Code: 4836) / IELTS

 Essay

 Transcripts for filling out the application

 Official Transcript (Admitted only)

 UC San Diego Mailing Address

University of California, San Diego

Office of Admissions

ATTN: TRANSCRIPTS

9500 Gilman Dr # 0021

La Jolla, CA 92093-0021

United States

Tel: (858) 534-4831

https://admissions.ucsd.edu/international/

 Letters Of Recommendation

Do letters of recommendation help in the evaluation of a student's

application?

No UC does not accept nor consider letters of recommendation unless we specifically ask an applicant to submit one (Some campuses or majors may require letters of recommendation as part of a supplemental application review) Make sure students check for an email message from a campus requesting a letter

of recommendation and/or check specific majors at the campuses to see if their intended major requires a letter of recommendation

Please do not encourage students to send letters of recommendation as part of the

UC application process unless asked to do so

http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/q-and-a/evaluation/index.html

 Order test score reports.

If you're a freshman or sophomore applicant, be sure to have your ACT and SAT scores reported by the testing agency If you have your official score report sent

to one campus, it will be available to all campuses to which you applied

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

 Required Documents from Schools Outside the United States

Your admission to UC San Diego is provisional pending the receipt and review

of your official transcripts, records and exam results

If any of your high school or college education occurred outside the United States, you must submit required records, transcripts, International Baccalaureate

certification, or other documents to UC San Diego

Please Note The Following:

• The information below is for newly admitted freshman students who attended a school outside of the United States.

• Admitted transfer students who attended high school outside of the

United States are not required to send their official high school

documents

• The country-specific information below may be in addition to the items listed on your Triton Checklist.

• The deadlines for UC San Diego to receive your documents

are July 1 for transcripts and July 15 for IB test scores.

• If you are a prospective student who is planning to apply or recently applied, view the U.S High School Diploma Equivalents

on this page

Combined U.S and International Records

All international transcripts (beginning from grade 9) must be submitted – even

if your current school lists them

Include grade 9 middle school records and any grades you may have repeated when studying in the United States

Authentic original records (transcripts) from your overseas school (or schools)

must be sent directly to UC San Diego from your former institution Authentic

means official records:

• school or institution must send them

• envelope cannot be opened or unsealed

• original documents only - photocopy not accepted

 International Baccalaureate (IB)

Full transcripts indicating internal marks from your secondary school (grades 9–12) must be submitted on or before the July 1 deadline All courses in your final year must be passed with a C result (or equivalent) or better, with an overall 3.0 grade point average (or equivalent)

Ask that your school authority provide predicted results, if possible,

together with an explanation of when your final marks and certificate will

be available

You must contact IBO directly to request that IB certificates or diplomas be sent electronically to UC San Diego The deadline to receive your results is July 15

 Advanced Levels (A Levels)

By July 1 – your school must send official copies of your GCSE/IGCSE Statement of Results, AS Level Statement of Results (if applicable), and all internal marks (when available)

A Level Statement of Results must be submitted as soon as they are

available You must pass at least 3 A Level exams with a C result or better to finalize your UC San Diego admission.

Official A Level results must be sent directly from the examining authority (Cambridge, OCR, Edexel etc) in the form of the “Certifying Statement of Results” after A Level Certificates are released Advanced standing credit for A Level exams will only be posted to your record upon receipt of the official document

https://admissions.ucsd.edu/international/

V ESSAYS

 Freshman: Personal insight questions

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

Keep in mind

• All questions are equal: All are given equal consideration in the application review process, which means there is no advantage or

disadvantage to choosing certain questions over others.

• There is no right or wrong way to answer these questions: It’s about getting to know your personality, background, interests and achievements in your own unique voice

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 you are, what matters to you and what you want to share with UC

1 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 taking the lead role in organizing an event or project Think about what you accomplished 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?

2 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?

3 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 it, feel free to do so) Why is this talent or skill meaningful to you?