University of California: How to Get in and What to Know

Are you considering applying to a school in the University of California (UC) system? With nine unique campuses for undergraduate students — including some of the world’s best-known institutions like UC Berkeley, UCLA, and UC San Diego — the UC system attracts hundreds of thousands of applicants each year, making it one of the most competitive public university systems in the U.S.

Join IvyWise college admissions counselors Kayon, former Assistant Director of Admission at MIT, and Mike, UC Berkeley alum and former Assistant Director of Admissions at Stanford, to learn all about the UC system. Kayon and Mike share expert tips on identifying which campus (or campuses!) would be the best fit for you, navigating the UC application, and earning a coveted acceptance letter. They share insights into the latest application data for the University of California system and what the upcoming admissions cycles may look like for those hoping to study at one of the university’s campuses.