UCLA's been my dream school for as long as I can remember. I'm kinda trying to double-check that I meet all the requirements for applying there. I've got my eye on the prize if you get what I mean. If anyone could share some info on the necessary requirements other than SAT scores for applying to UCLA, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!
Absolutely, I'd be happy to provide you a rundown of the requirements for your UCLA application:
1. Completed UC application: You'll complete one application that's used for all UC schools, but you'll pay a separate application fee for each UC school to which you apply.
2. Personal Insight Questions: You'll need to respond to 4 out of 8 Personal Insight Questions. Each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words. For in-depth advice on tackling the UC PIQs, check out this CollegeVine article: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-university-of-california-essays
3. High School Transcript: UCLA requires an official high school transcript and asks that applicants rank within the top 9% of California high school graduates. Non-California residents should aim to be in the top 9% of their high school class.
4. College Transcripts: If you have taken any college courses, you will be required to submit those transcripts as well.
5. Strong Academic Coursework: Applicants should have satisfactorily completed 15 college-preparatory courses, as outlined by the UC 'a-g' requirements.
6. Exam Scores: For the 2024-2025 application cycle, UCLA is test-blind, which means these schools do not consider SAT or ACT scores at all.
Remember, UCLA, like many highly-selective institutions, will be conducting a holistic review of your application. This means they're interested not only in your academic qualifications, but also your personal characteristics, leadership experience, extracurricular activities, and the level of commitment and excellence you've shown in those areas. For instance, engagement or leadership in a few extracurricular activities may not be an explicit requirement, but it will substantially strengthen your application.
Remember also to review the specific requirements of the major you're applying to, as some programs may have additional requirements beyond these general ones.
Best of luck with your application!
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