I'm really interested in UC Irvine but I'm a little lost on their application process. Could someone please help me understand better about UC Irvine admission requirements and process?
Sure, I'd be happy to give you an overview of the application process for UC Irvine!
Firstly, like all University of California (UC) schools, the application portal for UC Irvine opens on August 1st, but you cannot submit your application until the filing period of October 1 to November 30.
You'll be required to complete the UC application, which includes entering your academic history, extracurricular activities, and answering 4 out of 8 Personal Insight Questions (PIQs). Each PIQ has a 350-word limit, and it's essential that you use them to share experiences or perspectives that aren't reflected elsewhere in your application.
UC Irvine, among other UC schools, is test-blind, which means SAT and ACT scores aren't considered during the admission process.
In terms of GPA requirements, the middle 50% range of weighted GPA for incoming freshmen in recent years tended to be between 4.07 and 4.3. However, keep in mind that UC Irvine uses holistic review, which means your personal achievements and experiences are also considered alongside traditional measures of academic success.
Major selection can play a role in admissions at UC Irvine. Some programs, like the Computer Science major in the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences, are more competitive.nAlso, if you're applying from out of state, be aware that the majority of the students at UC Irvine are California residents, so the competition for out-of-state or international students may be higher.
Lastly, admission decisions are typically released by the end of March. Is there anything more specific you'd like to know about? Let me know!
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