Hey everyone! I'm planning on applying to a few University of California schools, but I'm a bit confused about their policy on recommendation letters. Do they require them, or not? Thanks for your help!
Hello! The University of California (UC) system does not require recommendation letters as part of the standard application process. In general, UC schools will not even consider letters of recommendation unless they specifically request them.
In some cases, a UC campus might request letters of recommendation from a small number of applicants to gain more insight into their application. They will reach out to you directly if they want you to submit letters. If you receive such a request, you should follow the instructions provided by that particular campus on how to submit the letters. It's essential to remember that this is the exception rather than the rule and only applies if the campus has reached out to you for this information.
Good luck with your applications to the UC schools!
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