{"id":11103,"date":"2025-05-22T02:44:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T02:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/?page_id=11103"},"modified":"2025-08-10T01:38:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T01:38:33","slug":"uc-application-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/zh\/uc-application-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Step-by-Step UC Application Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"11103\" class=\"elementor elementor-11103\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-118ddda5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"118ddda5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40c9cce9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"40c9cce9\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">University of California<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-705cdc54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"705cdc54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Applying to the University of California (UC) system can feel overwhelming, especially given its unique application format, multiple campus choices, and in-depth Personal Insight Questions (PIQs). This guide walks you through each stage of the UC application with precision\u2014right down to which buttons to click\u2014so you don\u2019t miss anything. This article is based on the latest 2025\u20132026 UC admissions cycle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68983762 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"68983762\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3833ff57 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3833ff57\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f72ff33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4f72ff33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Create Your UC Application Account<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44766dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"44766dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-1-1024x418.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11140\" alt=\"IvyMax College Application | UC application | University of California application | UC system for high school students | High school students apply for College\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-1-18x7.png 18w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-1.png 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ae786a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ae786a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">1. Visit the UC Application Website<\/h3><p>Open your browser and go to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.universityofcalifornia.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/apply.universityofcalifornia.edu<\/a><\/span>.<\/p><p>On the homepage, locate and click the <strong>&#8220;Create an Account&#8221;<\/strong> button, displayed prominently near the center of the page.<\/p><p>If you already created the account, click on the button &#8220;Sign in&#8221; at the right corner of home page.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f9c85a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4f9c85a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1-1024x418.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11141\" alt=\"IvyMax College Application | UC application | University of California application | UC system for high school students | High school students apply for College\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1-18x7.png 18w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1.png 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5287d5e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5287d5e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">2. Create your account<\/h3><ul><li><strong>Fill in Your Email Address<\/strong><ul><li>In the first field labeled \u201cEmail address*\u201d, enter a personal email you check regularly.<\/li><li>Avoid using a school-issued email address (like your high school email) to ensure you don\u2019t miss important updates.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"501\"><strong>Confirm Your Email Address<\/strong><ul><li>In the next field \u201cConfirm email address*\u201d, retype the same email address exactly as above.<\/li><li>This helps ensure there are no typos that might block you from account activation.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"711\"><strong>Create a Password<\/strong><ul><li>In the field labeled \u201cPassword*\u201d, create a secure password.<\/li><li>Your password must:<ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"835\">Be 8 to 30 characters long<\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1003\">Include at least 3 of the following:<\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"911\">A lowercase letter (a\u2013z)<\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"943\">An uppercase letter (A\u2013Z)<\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"964\">A number (0\u20139)<\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1003\">A special character (e.g., !@#%)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Click \u201cShow password\u201d on the right to double-check what you&#8217;ve typed.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1113\"><strong>Agree to the Terms<\/strong><ul><li>Check the small checkbox to confirm:<ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1194\">You agree to the Terms of Use<\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1261\">You understand the Privacy Policy related to your data use<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>\u26a0\ufe0f You won\u2019t be able to proceed unless this box is checked.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1366\"><strong>Final Step \u2013 Click \u201cCreate account\u201d<\/strong><ul><li>Once all fields are completed correctly, click the blue button labeled \u201cCreate account\u201d at the bottom.<\/li><li>You will then be taken to the next stage, where you begin your application.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9f10fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f9f10fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-1-1024x418.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11142\" alt=\"IvyMax College Application | UC application | University of California application | UC system for high school students | High school students apply for College\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-1-18x7.png 18w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-1.png 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3acce2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f3acce2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-1-1024x418.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11143\" alt=\"IvyMax College Application | UC application | University of California application | UC system for high school students | High school students apply for College\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-1-18x7.png 18w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-1.png 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5828a34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5828a34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"79\">3. Verify Your Account<\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"111\"><strong>Check Your Email Inbox<\/strong><ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"195\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"195\">A verification code has been sent to the email address you just used to register.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"240\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"240\">The code is valid for <strong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"234\">15 minutes<\/strong> only.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"323\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"323\">Make sure to <strong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"287\">check your Spam\/Junk folder<\/strong> if it doesn\u2019t appear in your inbox.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"361\"><strong>Enter Your Verification Code<\/strong><ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"451\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"451\">In the input box labeled <strong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"414\">\u201cVerification code*\u201d<\/strong>, type the 6-digit code you received.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"542\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"542\">This step confirms that your email is valid and allows you to continue your application.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"582\"><strong>If You Didn\u2019t Receive the Code<\/strong><ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"644\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"644\">Double-check that your email address was entered correctly.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"738\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"738\">If needed, click <strong data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"715\">\u201cclick here to request a new verification code\u201d<\/strong> below the input field.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"848\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"848\">If your original email address is incorrect, you\u2019ll need to <strong data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"825\">create a new account<\/strong> using the correct one.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"902\"><strong>Click \u201cSubmit Verification Code\u201d<\/strong><ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"1004\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"1004\">Once you\u2019ve entered the correct code, click the blue button labeled <strong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1003\">\u201cSubmit Verification Code\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1073\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1073\">You will then be directed to begin the UC application form itself.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91a2429 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"91a2429\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/UC-application-\u586b\u5199\u6307\u5357-2025-2026-1024x418.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-12209\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/UC-application-\u586b\u5199\u6307\u5357-2025-2026-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/UC-application-\u586b\u5199\u6307\u5357-2025-2026-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/UC-application-\u586b\u5199\u6307\u5357-2025-2026-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/UC-application-\u586b\u5199\u6307\u5357-2025-2026-18x7.png 18w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/UC-application-\u586b\u5199\u6307\u5357-2025-2026.png 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3730082 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3730082\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"72\">4. Select Application Term and Level<\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"140\"><strong>When Do You Hope to Start at the University of California?<\/strong><ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"201\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"201\">Choose <strong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"182\">\u201cFall Quarter\/Semester 2026\u201d<\/strong> from the dropdown.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"332\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"332\">This indicates you\u2019re applying for admission starting in Fall 2026, which is the most common entry term for high school seniors.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"428\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"428\">Make sure this matches your intended timeline. If you&#8217;re unsure, check with your counselor.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"467\"><strong>Select Your Application Level<\/strong><ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"733\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"553\"><strong data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"553\">First-year<\/strong><\/p><ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"733\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"573\">Select this if:<\/p><ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"619\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"619\">You\u2019re currently a high school student.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"733\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"733\">OR you\u2019ve graduated high school but haven\u2019t taken any full-term (non-summer) college or university classes.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"947\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"749\"><strong data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"749\">Transfer<\/strong><\/p><ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"947\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"769\">Select this if:<\/p><ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"821\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"821\">You\u2019ve already graduated from high school AND<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"947\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"947\">You\u2019re currently enrolled in or have completed a <strong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"914\">regular (fall, winter, or spring)<\/strong> term at a college or university.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1084\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"960\"><strong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"960\">Other<\/strong><\/p><ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1084\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"985\">Select this only if:<\/p><ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1038\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1038\">You already hold a <strong data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1034\">B.A. or B.S. degree<\/strong>, or<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1084\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1084\">You are not working toward a UC degree.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1129\"><strong>Click \u201cSave &amp; Continue\u201d<\/strong><ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1183\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1183\">After making your selections, scroll to the bottom.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1283\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1283\">Click the <strong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1222\">blue \u201cSave &amp; Continue\u201d<\/strong> button to proceed to the next section of the UC Application.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09466d9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"09466d9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da982c1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"da982c1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c5629f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c5629f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Welcome to Your UC Application Dashboard<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb5ffa1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fb5ffa1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-1-1024x418.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-12154\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-1-18x7.png 18w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-1.png 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05e895a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05e895a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"106\">Enter the Application Portal<\/h3><p>After selecting your application term and application level, you will arrive at the UC application welcome screen. This page introduces the purpose and structure of the application and outlines the information you\u2019ll need to proceed.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"420\"><strong>Click \u201cStart Application\u201d<\/strong><ul><li data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"546\">Click the blue button labeled\u00a0<strong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"475\">\u201cStart application\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0in the center of the screen to begin the official application process.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"567\"><strong>What to Expect<\/strong><ul><li data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"949\">The UC application is designed to help admissions officers understand who you are\u2014not just your academic record, but your personal background and experiences. There are no right or wrong answers, especially in the personal sections. You may complete the application in multiple sessions. Always remember to click\u00a0<strong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"903\">\u201cSave &amp; Continue\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0at the bottom of each section before exiting.<\/li><li data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1031\">As you progress, you will see checkmarks indicating which sections are complete.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1054\"><strong>What You\u2019ll Need<\/strong><ul><li data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1146\">Before beginning the full application, make sure you have the following information ready:<\/li><li data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1146\">Household income and family details (You may need to consult your parents or legal guardians)<\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1339\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1339\">Official high school transcripts (These will help you accurately input your academic history)<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1339\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1339\">A list of your extracurricular activities, awards, honors, and work experiences<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1527\">Having these materials on hand will ensure accurate and efficient data entry throughout the application.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1560\"><strong>Personal Insight Questions<\/strong><ul><li data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1767\">Later in the application, you will be required to answer four out of eight personal insight questions. Each response may be up to 350 words. You are encouraged to start thinking about your responses early.<\/li><li data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1891\">If you\u2019d like a copy of the questions emailed to you for reference, click the button labeled\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1891\">\u201cEmail me the questions.\u201d<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1971\">Once you\u2019re ready, click\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1941\">\u201cStart application\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0to continue to the next step.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97ef2d5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"97ef2d5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7444c0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a7444c0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aad4613 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aad4613\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">UC Application - About You<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ca866b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5ca866b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12155\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2428ee5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2428ee5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">1. Personal Information<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"374\">This section collects your legal identity, date and place of birth, and educational background in California.<\/p><ul data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"2204\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"602\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"403\"><strong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"403\">Enter Your Legal Name<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"602\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"466\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"466\">First\/Given Name and Last\/Family Name are required fields.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"524\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"524\">Middle Name and Suffix (e.g., Jr., III) are optional.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"602\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"602\">Ensure the name matches your government-issued ID or transcripts exactly.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"906\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"643\"><strong data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"643\">Answer: Do you have a lived name?<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"906\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"760\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"760\">A lived name is a name you use that is different from your legal name (e.g., a name reflecting gender identity).<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"821\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"821\">If \u201cYes\u201d, you will be prompted to enter that lived name.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"906\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"906\">UC will use your lived name in communications unless legally required otherwise.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eebdad0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"eebdad0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12156\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1c57bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f1c57bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"2204\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"1130\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"963\"><strong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"963\">Answer: Have you ever had a different legal name?<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1130\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1057\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1057\">This applies to previous legal names, such as maiden names or court-ordered name changes.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1130\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1130\">This helps UC match your past records with your current application.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1319\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1158\"><strong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1158\">Enter Your Birthdate<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1319\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1242\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1242\">Provide your\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1185\">month<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1194\">day<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1208\">year<\/strong>\u00a0of birth from the dropdown menus.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1319\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1319\">Ensure this matches official documents like your passport or transcript.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1489\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1354\"><strong data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1354\">Provide Your Place of Birth<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1489\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1416\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1416\">Enter your\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1381\">country<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1392\">state<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1406\">city<\/strong>\u00a0of birth.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1489\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1489\">This information is used for record-keeping and demographic context.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe5c056 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fe5c056\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12157\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-826e97e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"826e97e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"2204\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1825\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1555\"><strong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1555\">Answer: Have you ever attended a California public school?<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1825\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1629\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1629\">Select \u201cYes\u201d if you\u2019ve enrolled in any California K\u201312 public school.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1825\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1696\">If \u201cYes\u201d, you may be asked to provide your\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1695\">CA SSID Number<\/strong>:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1825\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1766\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1766\">This is a 10-digit number found on your high school transcript.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1825\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1825\">If you don\u2019t know it, contact your school counselor.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"2083\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1896\"><strong data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1896\">Authorization for CCGI (California College Guidance Initiative)<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2083\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1996\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1996\">You can check the box to allow UC to share your SSID with CCGI for tracking application status.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2083\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2083\">This is optional but recommended if your school uses CCGI for transcript services.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2204\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2116\"><strong data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2114\">Click \u201cSave &amp; Continue\u201d<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2204\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2204\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2204\">Always click this blue button at the bottom to save your progress before moving on.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d69393b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d69393b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12158\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-554ea43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"554ea43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"220\">2. Contact Information<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"442\">This section collects your permanent address and phone number for official communication from the University of California. Make sure the information you enter is up to date and accessible throughout the admission cycle.<\/p><ul data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"1870\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"935\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"476\"><strong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"476\">What is your home address?<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"935\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"541\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"541\">In the \u201cCountry\u201d dropdown, select your country of residence.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"632\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"632\">In \u201cAddress line 1,\u201d input your house number and street name (e.g., 1234 Main Street).<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"720\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"720\">\u201cAddress line 2\u201d is optional \u2014 use it for apartment, suite, unit, or floor details.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"761\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"761\">Enter your city in the \u201cCity\u201d field.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"815\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"815\">Choose your state from the \u201cState\u201d dropdown menu.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"863\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"863\">Type your ZIP code in the \u201cZIP code\u201d field.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"935\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"935\">Double-check for typos as this will be the mailing address UC uses.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-422205b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"422205b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/11-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12159\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/11-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/11-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/11-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/11-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/11-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59e5b26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59e5b26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"1870\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1232\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"969\"><strong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"969\">What is your phone number?<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1232\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1082\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1082\">If you\u2019re using an international number, first check the box labeled \u201cI have an international phone number.\u201d<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1158\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1158\">Enter your phone number and select the type: Home\/Other or Cell\/Mobile.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1232\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1232\">This number may be used for any follow-up regarding your application.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1390\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1280\"><strong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1280\">Do you have an alternative phone number?<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1390\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1347\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1347\">If yes, you\u2019ll be asked to provide a secondary contact number.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1390\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1390\">If no, simply select \u201cNo\u201d and proceed.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1718\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1466\"><strong data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1466\">Can we share your contact information with UC campuses and programs?<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1718\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1488\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1488\">This is optional.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1718\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1582\">If you check this box, UC campuses (even ones you did not apply to) may contact you with:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1718\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1618\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1618\">Admissions tips and reminders<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1653\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1653\">Outreach program information<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1718\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1718\">Other updates before and after you submit your application<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1870\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1743\"><strong data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1743\">Before moving on:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1870\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1776\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1776\">Review all fields carefully.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1870\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1870\">Click the blue\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1817\">\u201cSave &amp; continue\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0button at the bottom to proceed to the next section.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b47214 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3b47214\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/12-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12160\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/12-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/12-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/12-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/12-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/12-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bf9a73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4bf9a73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"181\">3. Citizenship &amp; Residency<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"407\">This section is used to determine your eligibility for in-state tuition and financial aid programs like FAFSA or the California Dream Act. Be sure to answer truthfully, as this data may be shared with government aid offices.<\/p><ul data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"1572\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"656\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"451\"><strong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"451\">What is your country of citizenship?<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"656\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"526\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"526\">From the dropdown list, select the country where you hold citizenship.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"656\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"656\">If you are a dual citizen, choose the country that will most closely align with your residency and educational documentation.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"1373\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"758\"><strong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"758\">Do you have a U.S. Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)?<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"1373\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"901\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"901\">If you plan to apply for financial aid (FAFSA or CA Dream Act), this number helps UC match your financial aid forms with your application.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"1095\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1000\">If you have a valid Social Security number or ITIN, click\u00a0<strong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"971\">Yes<\/strong>\u00a0and a new field will appear.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1095\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1095\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1095\">Enter your number carefully. UC uses this to verify your FAFSA or Dream Act application.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1373\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1152\">If you do not have a Social Security number or ITIN:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1373\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1263\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1263\">Select\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1172\">No<\/strong>. You are not required to enter anything, and this will not affect your application status.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1373\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1373\">You can still proceed with the application and financial aid through alternative methods if applicable.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1572\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1398\"><strong data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1398\">When you\u2019re done:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1572\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1481\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1481\">Double-check that your citizenship and Social Security information is correct.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1572\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1572\">Click the blue\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1522\">\u201cSave &amp; continue\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0button at the bottom to move to the next section.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8f2de7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b8f2de7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/13-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12161\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/13-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/13-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/13-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/13-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/13-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be5cb59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"be5cb59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12162\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc4bda4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc4bda4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"181\">4. Demographics<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"569\">Filling out the Demographics section does\u00a0<strong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"299\">not<\/strong>\u00a0affect your chances of admission. The University of California collects this information\u00a0<strong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"422\">for statistical purposes only<\/strong>. This section is\u00a0<strong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"452\">optional<\/strong>, and you can choose to leave it blank. To mark the section complete, simply scroll down and click \u201cSave &amp; Continue.\u201d<\/p><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"597\">\u2022 Ethnicity \/ Ancestry<\/h3><ul data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"1963\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"1171\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"786\"><strong data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"659\">Question: Do you consider yourself Hispanic or Latino?<\/strong><br data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"662\" \/>This refers to individuals of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin.<\/p><ul data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"1171\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"848\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"848\">Select \u201cYes\u201d if any of these descriptions apply to you.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"1111\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"922\">If you select \u201cYes,\u201d you will be asked to specify from the following:<\/p><ul data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1111\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"953\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"953\">Cuban \/ Cuban American<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"998\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"998\">Mexican \/ Mexican American \/ Chicano<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1030\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1030\">Latin American \/ Latino<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1051\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1051\">Puerto Rican<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1111\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1111\">Other Hispanic, Latin American or of Spanish origin<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1171\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1171\">Select \u201cNo\u201d if none of these descriptions apply to you.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1963\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1338\"><strong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1257\">Question: Which of the following groups best describes your racial background?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1260\" \/>You may select all that apply. This is for statistical data collection only.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1963\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1338\"><strong data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1524\">American Indian \/ Alaska Native<\/strong><br data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1527\" \/>If you identify as American Indian or Alaska Native, you\u2019ll be asked to select your affiliation.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfe8ee5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dfe8ee5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/15-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12163\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/15-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/15-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/15-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/15-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/15-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-976f090 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"976f090\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/16-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12164\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/16-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/16-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/16-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/16-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/16-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec43dbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec43dbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"442\">\u2022 Asian \/ Asian American<\/h4><ul data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"938\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"741\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"480\">Select all ethnicities that apply.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"938\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"754\"><strong data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"754\">Tips:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"938\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"832\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"832\">You may check multiple boxes if you identify with more than one subgroup.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"938\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"938\">If your ethnicity isn\u2019t listed, choose \u201cOther Asian\u201d and specify in the space provided (if prompted).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"968\">\u2022 Pacific Islander<\/h4><ul data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1261\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1103\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1005\">Select all identities that apply.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1103\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1005\"><strong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1117\">Notes:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1261\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1187\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1187\">This section recognizes the diversity within Pacific communities.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1261\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1261\">\u201cOther Pacific Islander\u201d can be selected if your origin isn\u2019t listed.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1316\">\u2022 Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA)<\/h4><ul data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1903\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1809\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1416\">This includes people from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA region). Select all that apply.<strong data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1822\">Note:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cAmazigh\u201d refers to the Indigenous people of North Africa (also called Berbers).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1934\">\u2022 White \/ Caucasian<\/h4><ul data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"2224\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"2005\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1945\">Select.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2224\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2027\"><strong data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2027\">Clarification:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2224\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2224\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2224\">This includes people with origins in Europe, North America (non-Hispanic), and parts of Western Asia (e.g., Armenian, Georgian \u2014 though some may be included under SWANA depending on identity).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3ba104 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c3ba104\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/17-2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12165\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/17-2.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/17-2-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/17-2-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/17-2-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/17-2-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-deb83dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"deb83dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/18-2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12166\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/18-2.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/18-2-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/18-2-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/18-2-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/18-2-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b0b9ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b0b9ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"222\">\u2022 Gender and Sexual Orientation<\/h4><p class=\"\" data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"400\">This section is completely optional and designed for statistical and programmatic purposes only. The information you provide will not affect your admission chances.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"441\"><strong>How do you describe yourself?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"518\">Choose the gender identity that best describes you.\u00a0<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"665\"><strong data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"665\">Additional Notes:<\/strong><br \/><ul data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"901\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"733\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"733\">These options are inclusive of a wide range of gender identities.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"816\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"816\">\u201cNonbinary\u201d applies if you do not exclusively identify as either male or female.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"901\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"901\">\u201cDifferent Identity\u201d can be used if none of the predefined labels fit your gender.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"949\"><strong>What do you consider yourself to be?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1032\">This question refers to your sexual orientation. Select the one that applies.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1151\"><strong>Additional Notes:<\/strong><br \/><ul data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1308\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1227\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1227\">You may skip this section if you prefer not to disclose this information.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1308\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1308\">This data is used solely by UC for inclusivity analysis and services planning.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1386\">Once you\u2019re done, click the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1362\">Save &amp; Continue<\/strong>\u00a0button to move forward.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8bcbd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f8bcbd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/19-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12167\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/19-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/19-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/19-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/19-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/19-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88169f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88169f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"139\">5. Your Background<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"431\">This section helps the University of California better understand your home environment, potential financial needs, and eligibility for scholarships or application fee waivers. It asks about your first language, life circumstances, and military affiliation (if any).<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"431\"><strong>\u2022 What language did you learn to speak first?<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><ul data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"665\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"594\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"594\">From the dropdown menu labeled\u00a0<strong data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"537\">\u201cLanguage\u201d<\/strong>, choose the language you first learned to speak at home.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"665\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"665\">This helps UC understand the linguistic diversity of its applicants.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Please tell us more about yourself<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"773\">Check all the boxes that apply to your personal situation:<\/p><ul><li><ul data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"1112\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"843\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"843\">I am married or in a civil union\/registered domestic partnership<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"863\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"863\">I have children<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"939\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"939\">I\u2019ve been in foster care or am a ward of the court in the United States<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1019\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1019\">When I attend UC, I will be a current or former member of the U.S. military<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1112\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1112\"><strong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1055\">None of the above apply to me<\/strong>\u00a0(check this if none of the previous statements are true)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1253\"><strong data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1122\">Tip:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1125\" \/>This question helps determine eligibility for support programs or special services, including financial aid and housing options.<\/li><\/ul><hr class=\"\" data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1258\" \/><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1332\">\u2022 Are you a dependent of a U.S. military veteran or service member?<\/h4><ul><li><ul data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1506\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1448\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1448\">Select\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1350\">Yes<\/strong>\u00a0if either of your parents or legal guardians currently serve or have served in the U.S. military.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1506\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1506\">Select\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1464\">No<\/strong>\u00a0if this does not apply to your household.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1614\">Once all fields are completed, click the blue\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1575\">\u201cSave &amp; Continue\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0button to proceed to the next section.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae80cf1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ae80cf1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12168\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-720415f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"720415f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"118\">6. Your Household<\/h3><ul data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"1179\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"302\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"143\"><strong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"143\">Your home address<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"302\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"249\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"249\">This displays the permanent home address you previously entered in the \u201cContact Information\u201d section.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"302\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"302\">It will be referenced in the upcoming questions.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"577\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"360\"><strong data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"360\">Who lives with you at your permanent home address?<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"577\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"502\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"431\">Select one of the following options based on who resides with you:<\/p><ul data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"502\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"448\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"448\">One Parent<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"466\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"466\">Two Parents<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"490\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"490\">Legal Guardian(s)<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"502\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"502\">Other<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"577\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"577\">Parents may be biological, adoptive, step-parents, or legal guardians.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2545227 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2545227\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/21-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12169\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/21-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/21-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/21-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/21-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/21-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9660d38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9660d38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"1179\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"939\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"661\"><strong data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"661\">What was the total income earned in 2024 by your parents or legal guardians?<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"939\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"750\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"750\">Enter the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"707\">total combined gross income<\/strong>\u00a0your parent(s)\/guardian(s) earned in 2024.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"874\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"802\">This field is used to evaluate eligibility for:<\/p><ul data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"874\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"826\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"826\">Outreach programs<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"845\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"845\">Scholarships<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"874\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"874\">Application fee waiver<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"939\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"939\">Note: This data is\u00a0<strong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"938\">not used for financial aid decisions<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1094\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"993\"><strong data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"993\">How many people were supported by this income?<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1094\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1094\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1094\">Enter the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1033\">number of individuals<\/strong>\u00a0(including yourself) supported by the income reported above.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1179\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1119\"><strong data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1119\">Save and continue<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1179\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1179\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1179\">Click the blue\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1160\">\u201cSave &amp; continue\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0button to move on.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2c394e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e2c394e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/22-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12170\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/22-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/22-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/22-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/22-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/22-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73ca889 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73ca889\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"213\">7. Parent Information<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"465\">This section helps UC understand your family background by collecting information about the parents or guardians you choose to report. You\u2019re not required to list both parents, but if applicable, UC allows you to report information for more than one.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"497\"><strong>Parent Household Overview<\/strong><ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"729\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"557\">This section is different from the \u201cYour Household\u201d page.<\/p><ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"647\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"647\">Here, you can report multiple parents\u2014even if they do not live in the same household.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"729\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"729\">You may choose to report one or both parents depending on your circumstances.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"749\"><strong>Parent 1<\/strong><ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"965\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"776\"><strong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"776\">Relationship to You<\/strong><\/p><ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"913\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"829\">Select your relationship from the dropdown list.<\/p><ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"913\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"913\">Options include: Mother, Father, Stepmother, Stepfather, Legal Guardian, etc.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"965\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"965\">This helps UC understand your family structure.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1196\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"986\"><strong data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"986\">Living Status<\/strong><\/p><ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1045\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1045\">Select \u201cYes\u201d if this parent is living, or \u201cNo\u201d if not.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1196\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1196\">This will determine whether you are required to provide more information in the next steps (e.g., contact info, education background, employment).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1227\"><strong>Parent 2 (Optional)<\/strong><ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1369\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1273\">You may add a second parent if applicable.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1366\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1366\">This step is optional\u2014only complete it if you want to report another parent or guardian.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1477\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1395\"><strong data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1395\">Relationship to You<\/strong><\/p><ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1477\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1477\">As with Parent 1, choose the appropriate relationship from the dropdown menu.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1583\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1498\"><strong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1498\">Living Status<\/strong><\/p><ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1583\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1583\">Again, select \u201cYes\u201d or \u201cNo\u201d depending on whether the parent is currently living.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1616\"><strong>Tips for This Section<\/strong><ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1732\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1732\">The parent(s) you report here\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1681\">do not have to match exactly<\/strong>\u00a0with those listed in the \u201cYour Household\u201d section.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1869\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1869\">You may include biological, adoptive, or legal guardians. Stepparents can also be included if relevant to your home support structure.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1982\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1982\">UC does not verify family information during application submission but may request documentation if admitted.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Click \u201cSave and Continue\u201d, when you finished this section<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a048a37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a048a37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/23-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12171\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/23-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/23-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/23-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/23-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/23-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99f1daf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"99f1daf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/24-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12172\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/24-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/24-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/24-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/24-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/24-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c71783f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c71783f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"182\">8. Statement of Legal Residence (SLR)<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"410\">This section determines whether you may qualify for\u00a0<strong data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"256\">in-state tuition<\/strong>\u00a0at the University of California. Your answer here does\u00a0<strong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"319\">not<\/strong>\u00a0affect your admission chances\u2014it only impacts your tuition classification after admission.<\/p><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"440\">Purpose of This Section<\/h4><ul data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"1368\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"549\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"549\">The UC system uses the SLR to evaluate whether you are eligible for\u00a0<strong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"548\">California resident tuition rates<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"1368\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"657\">You must meet\u00a0<strong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"584\">three criteria<\/strong>\u00a0for at least\u00a0<strong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"622\">365 consecutive days<\/strong>\u00a0prior to the start of the UC term:<\/p><ol data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"1368\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"919\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"684\"><strong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"684\">Physical Presence<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"919\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"756\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"756\">You and your parent(s) must be physically present in California.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"919\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"919\">If your family moved to California only for educational purposes (such as attending a UC or another school), you are\u00a0<strong data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"888\">not<\/strong>\u00a0eligible for in-state tuition.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1114\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"945\"><strong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"945\">Intent to Remain<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1114\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1032\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1032\">You and your parent(s) must show intent to make California your permanent home.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1114\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1114\">This includes severing ties with your previous residence state or country.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1368\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1142\"><strong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1142\">Immigration Status<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1368\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1290\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1188\">You and your parent(s) must be either:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1290\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1234\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1234\">U.S. citizens or permanent residents<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1290\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1290\">Or hold an\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1272\">eligible visa<\/strong>\u00a0(such as an I-94)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1368\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1368\">You must have\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1332\">held this status<\/strong>\u00a0continuously for at least one year.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1398\">Special Situations<\/h4><ul data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1667\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1569\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1472\">If you do not meet all three criteria, you\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1465\">may still qualify<\/strong>\u00a0under:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1569\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1524\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1524\"><strong data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1487\">AB 540<\/strong>\u00a0(for eligible undocumented students)<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1569\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1569\"><strong data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1554\">Special Circumstances<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1569\">Waivers<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1667\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1667\">These cases typically require additional documentation during or after the application process.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1694\">Question Prompt<\/h4><ul data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1929\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1929\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1778\"><strong data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1778\">Would you like to be evaluated for California residency for tuition purposes?<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1929\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1840\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1840\"><strong data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1790\">Yes<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 If you believe you qualify for in-state tuition<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1929\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1929\"><strong data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1851\">No<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 If you know you do not qualify or prefer to be considered as a non-resident<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"2027\"><strong data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1939\">Note<\/strong>: This selection is required to proceed, but it does not impact your admission decision.<\/p><ul><li><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1119\"><strong data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1119\">Save and continue<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1179\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1179\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1179\">Click the blue\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1160\">\u201cSave &amp; continue\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0button to move on.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bf9144 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3bf9144\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/25-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12173\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/25-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/25-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/25-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/25-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/25-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fda4cc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fda4cc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"375\">Pop up: Complete Nonresident Status Confirmation<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"617\">This step appears\u00a0<strong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"422\">only if you select \u201cNo\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0to the question \u201cWould you like to be evaluated for California residency for tuition purposes?\u201d<br data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"521\" \/>You must complete the following sub-steps carefully to finalize your nonresident classification.<\/p><ul data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"977\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"977\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"668\"><strong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"668\">Select a Reason for Nonresident Status<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"977\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"843\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"711\">You\u2019ll see three radio button options:<\/p><ul data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"843\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"751\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"751\"><strong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"751\">I am an international student<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"815\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"815\"><strong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"815\">My permanent home is in a state other than California<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"843\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"843\"><strong data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"843\">None of the above<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"977\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"977\">\u2757\u00a0<strong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"873\">You must choose one<\/strong>\u00a0before continuing.<br data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"895\" \/>For most international applicants, select\u00a0<strong data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"977\">\u201cI am an international student.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1280\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1280\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1025\"><strong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1025\">Acknowledge Residency Understanding<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1280\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1200\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1057\">Check the box that reads: \u201cBy choosing the \u2018No\u2019 option, I understand that I will be classified as a nonresident for tuition purposes should I attend a UC school.\u201d<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1280\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1280\">This is mandatory. You cannot proceed without acknowledging this condition.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1796\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1796\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1353\"><strong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1353\">Review Exemption Eligibility (Special Circumstances Section)<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1796\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1714\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1509\">Below, you\u2019ll see multiple checkboxes. These exemptions may allow you to still qualify for in-state tuition\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1491\">even as a nonresident<\/strong>. Options include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1714\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1559\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1559\">Child\/spouse\/partner of a UC faculty member<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1619\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1619\">Lived in CA under non-parent adult care before age 19<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1649\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1649\">VAWA immigration status<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1699\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1699\">Dependent of a U.S. foreign service officer<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1714\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1714\">And more<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1796\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1757\">If\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1730\">none<\/strong>\u00a0apply to you,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1754\">check<\/strong>: \u201cNone of the above apply to me.\u201d<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"2170\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"2170\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1841\"><strong data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1841\">Confirm Auto-Generated Responses<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"2170\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"2035\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"2035\">The system pulls data from earlier sections. You must confirm these statements are true. Each one is shown as a yes\/no line item with an \u201cEdit\u201d button next to it in case you need to revise.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2170\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2049\">Examples:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2170\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2129\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2129\">\u201cNo, I am not a member of the United States Armed Forces on active duty.\u201d<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2170\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2170\">\u201cNo, I do not have a T or U Visa.\u201d<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2529\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2529\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2213\"><strong data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2213\">Final Required Acknowledgments<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2529\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2529\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2263\">At the bottom,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2262\">check both required boxes<\/strong>:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2529\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2372\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2282\"><strong data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2279\">Box 1<\/strong>: \u201cI declare under penalty of perjury that the statements\u2026 are true and correct.\u201d<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2529\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2391\"><strong data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2388\">Box 2<\/strong>:<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2529\">\u201cI understand I may be asked to submit documentation\u2026 and that completing this form doesn\u2019t guarantee in-state classification.\u201d<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2712\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2712\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2581\"><strong data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2581\">Click the Blue \u201cSave &amp; continue\u201d Button<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2712\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2712\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2712\">After checking all necessary boxes and confirming details,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2672\">click \u201cSave &amp; continue\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0to return to the main application flow.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65af0c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"65af0c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/26-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12174\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/26-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/26-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/26-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/26-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/26-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-130a884 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"130a884\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"213\">9. Review Section<\/h3><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"251\">\u2022 Overview of the Review Page<\/h4><p class=\"\" data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"440\">After completing all required entries in the \u201cAbout You\u201d section (including Personal Info, Household, Parent, and Statement of Legal Residence), the system will take you to a summary page.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"661\">This \u201cReview\u201d screen is not a form-filling page \u2014 it\u2019s a static\u00a0<strong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"536\">summary of all your inputs<\/strong>. This allows applicants to cross-check and edit information before proceeding to the next core section, \u201cCampuses &amp; Majors.\u201d<\/p><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"698\">\u2022 Review What You\u2019ve Entered<\/h4><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1493\">Each of these fields is non-editable here, but a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1372\">blue \u201cEdit\u201d button<\/strong>\u00a0appears in the top-right of each section. Clicking this will redirect you back to the corresponding section for editing.<\/p><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1535\">\u2022 What You Should Do at This Step<\/h4><ul data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1807\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1612\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1612\">Carefully scan every field and ensure the data is accurate and complete.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1688\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1688\">If needed, click \u201cEdit\u201d beside any section to go back and make changes.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1807\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1807\">Once verified, scroll to the bottom and click the blue\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1783\">\u201cContinue to \u2018Campuses &amp; majors\u2019\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0button to move forward.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c590ed e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0c590ed\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cc8088 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2cc8088\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d2f467 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d2f467\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">UC Application- UC Values<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55e640c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"55e640c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/27-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-11166\" alt=\"IvyMax College Application | UC application | University of California application | UC system for high school students | High school students apply for College\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/27-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/27-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/27-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/27-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/27-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20ff5cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20ff5cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"201\">1. UC Values: Acknowledge Community Principles<\/h3><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"262\">\u2022 Read the University of California\u2019s Guiding Values<\/h4><p class=\"\" data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"529\">This page outlines the UC system\u2019s foundational values. Before you proceed with selecting campuses or majors, UC asks you to acknowledge their principles of community and equity. These are not legal terms but cultural commitments that apply to all admitted students.<\/p><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"575\">\u2022 Key UC Community Principles Presented<\/h4><ul data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"1108\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"653\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"653\">The UC system values diversity of backgrounds, identities, and abilities.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"748\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"748\">Honesty and integrity in learning, teaching, and research are upheld at the highest level.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"836\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"836\">Respect for both differences and commonalities is expected across all interactions.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"990\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"990\">Acts of discrimination (based on race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, ability, orientation, religion, politics, etc.) are explicitly rejected.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1108\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1108\">The community celebrates freedom of expression and encourages individuality within a respectful, civil environment.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1134\">\u2022 Required Action<\/h4><ul data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1392\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1268\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1268\">At the bottom of the page, you\u2019ll find a checkbox labeled:<br data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1198\" \/><strong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1268\">\u201cI acknowledge, value, and agree with these guiding principles.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1392\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1392\">You must check this box in order to continue your application. Without it, the \u201cSave &amp; continue\u201d button remains inactive.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1420\">\u2022 What Happens Next<\/h4><ul data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1539\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1539\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1539\">Once confirmed, click the blue <strong data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1475\">\u201cSave &amp; continue\u201d<\/strong> button to proceed to the next step: <strong data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1528\">Term &amp; Level<\/strong> selection.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1554\">\u2022 Tips<\/h4><ul data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1791\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1665\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1665\">This page does not influence your admission decisions, but agreement is required for application submission.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1791\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1791\">If you need help understanding these values, consider reading UC\u2019s Principles of Community.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-001c02e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"001c02e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/UC-application-\u586b\u5199\u6307\u5357-2025-2026.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12209\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/UC-application-\u586b\u5199\u6307\u5357-2025-2026.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/UC-application-\u586b\u5199\u6307\u5357-2025-2026-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/UC-application-\u586b\u5199\u6307\u5357-2025-2026-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/UC-application-\u586b\u5199\u6307\u5357-2025-2026-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/UC-application-\u586b\u5199\u6307\u5357-2025-2026-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-616bc68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"616bc68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"95\">2. Term &amp; Level<\/h3><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"137\">\u2022 Confirm Your Planned Start Term<\/h4><ul data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"355\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"355\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"355\">You will see a summary of the intended start term:<br data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"193\" \/><strong data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"225\">Fall Quarter\/Semester 2025<\/strong><br data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"228\" \/>This was selected during your initial account creation. You don\u2019t need to change anything unless your entry term has changed.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"395\">\u2022 Select Your Application Level<\/h4><p class=\"\" data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"482\">You must indicate your academic standing when applying to UC. There are three choices:<\/p><ul data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"1019\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"693\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"527\"><strong data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"500\">First-year<\/strong><br data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"503\" \/>Select this option if:<\/p><ul data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"693\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"570\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"570\">You are currently in high school, or<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"693\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"693\">You\u2019ve graduated from high school but have <strong data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"625\">not<\/strong> enrolled in a regular (non-summer) term at a college or university.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"868\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"736\"><strong data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"709\">Transfer<\/strong><br data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"712\" \/>Select this option if:<\/p><ul data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"868\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"868\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"868\">You\u2019ve graduated from high school <strong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"782\">and<\/strong> have enrolled in a regular (fall, winter, or spring) term at a college or university.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"1019\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"901\"><strong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"881\">Other<\/strong><br data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"884\" \/>Choose this if:<\/p><ul data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"1019\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"967\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"967\">You already have a bachelor\u2019s degree (e.g., B.A., B.S.), or<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1019\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1019\">You are not pursuing a UC undergraduate degree.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1019\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1019\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1039\">Important<\/strong>: Most applicants coming straight from high school should choose <strong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1118\">First-year<\/strong>. Choosing incorrectly may delay or invalidate parts of your application.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1217\">\u2022 Required Action<\/h4><ul data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1361\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1361\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1361\">After selecting your correct application level, click the blue <strong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1304\">\u201cSave &amp; continue\u201d<\/strong> button to move on to the next step: <strong data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1360\">Choose campuses<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-646d520 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"646d520\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/29-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12177\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/29-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/29-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/29-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/29-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/29-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46b3568 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46b3568\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"83\">3. Choose Campuses<\/h3><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"135\">\u2022 Select the UC Campuses You Want to Apply To<\/h4><ul data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"607\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"362\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"223\">You\u2019ll see a map of California with the locations of all 9 undergraduate UC campuses:<\/p><ul data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"362\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"239\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"239\">UC Berkeley<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"248\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"248\">UCLA<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"265\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"265\">UC San Diego<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"286\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"286\">UC Santa Barbara<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"299\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"299\">UC Davis<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"313\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"313\">UC Irvine<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"331\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"331\">UC Santa Cruz<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"348\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"348\">UC Riverside<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"362\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"362\">UC Merced<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"441\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"441\">Click on the name of each campus you&#8217;d like to include in your application.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"507\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"507\">You can apply to one campus or multiple campuses (up to all 9).<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"607\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"607\">Each selected campus will be added to your list and you&#8217;ll later choose a <strong data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"593\">major<\/strong> for each one.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"643\">\u2022 Application Fee Information<\/h4><ul data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"881\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"732\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"732\"><strong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"664\">$95 per campus<\/strong> (or <strong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"687\">$80 per campus<\/strong> if you currently attend school in the U.S.).<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"825\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"825\">Your total application cost will be displayed at the bottom once you select your campuses.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"881\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"881\">You\u2019ll pay this fee during the final submission step.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"881\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"881\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Applying to multiple campuses increases your chances of UC admission, but keep your budget in mind.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1016\">\u2022 Required Action<\/h4><ul data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1133\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1133\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1133\">After selecting your desired campuses, click <strong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1085\">\u201cSave &amp; continue\u201d<\/strong> to proceed to the next step: <strong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1132\">Choose majors<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e600658 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e600658\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/30-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12178\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/30-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/30-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/30-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/30-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/30-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4afc48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e4afc48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/31-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12179\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/31-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/31-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/31-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/31-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/31-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c13d4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c13d4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"101\">4. Choose Majors<\/h3><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"158\">\u2022 Select a Major for Each UC Campus You Applied To<\/h4><ul data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"342\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"342\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"221\">For each campus you selected in Step 3, you must now choose:<\/p><ul data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"342\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"270\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"270\"><strong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"245\">A primary major<\/strong> from that campus\u2019s list.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"342\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"342\">Optionally, a <strong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"312\">second-choice major<\/strong> (available at some campuses).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"383\">\u2022 Understanding Major Availability<\/h4><ul data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"832\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"490\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"490\"><strong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"428\">Each UC campus offers different majors<\/strong>. Not all campuses offer every major or second-choice options.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"616\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"616\">Some majors may be listed under broader schools\/colleges (e.g., \u201cCollege of Letters &amp; Science\u201d or \u201cSchool of Engineering\u201d).<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"832\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"702\">Impacted or competitive majors (e.g., Computer Science, Business, Engineering) may:<\/p><ul data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"832\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"725\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"725\">Be more selective.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"787\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"787\">Have additional application questions (campus-dependent).<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"832\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"832\">Not allow second-choice major selection.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"857\">\u2022 Exploring Majors<\/h4><ul data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"1051\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"912\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"912\">Use filters to search by subject area or department.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"1051\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"1051\">You can review major descriptions, degree types (B.A. vs. B.S.), and prerequisite guidance provided in the dropdown menus or info icons.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"1051\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"1051\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1065\">Tip<\/strong>: If you\u2019re undecided, some campuses allow you to choose \u201cUndeclared\u201d within a college or division. However, switching into impacted majors later may be difficult.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1252\">\u2022 Required Action<\/h4><ul data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1492\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1492\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1492\">Once all selections are made, click <strong data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1441\">\u201cSave &amp; continue\u201d<\/strong> to proceed to the <strong data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1486\">Campus-specific Review<\/strong> step.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db5b7ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"db5b7ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/32-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12180\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/32-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/32-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/32-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/32-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/32-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e93f7ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e93f7ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"172\">5. Review (Campuses &amp; Majors Section)<\/h3><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"224\">\u2022 Confirm All Selections Made in This Section<\/h4><ul data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"360\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"360\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"360\">This page summarizes all entries in the <strong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"288\">Campuses &amp; Majors<\/strong> section. Before proceeding, ensure all fields are reviewed and correct.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1058\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1167\">Tip<\/strong>: Double-check that your major selections align with your academic goals and that all impacted majors have any required supplemental info completed (if applicable).<\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1347\">\u2022 Actions<\/h4><ul data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1502\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1389\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1389\">Click <strong data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1366\">\u201cEdit\u201d<\/strong> to revise any section.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1502\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1502\">Once verified, click <strong data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1447\">\u201cContinue to Academic History\u201d<\/strong> to begin the next major portion of the UC Application.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f08488 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0f08488\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25c0455 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"25c0455\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95cc1d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"95cc1d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">UC Application- Academic History Section<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c161b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9c161b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-11170\" alt=\"IvyMax College Application | UC application | University of California application | UC system for high school students | High school students apply for College\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c5321d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c5321d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"215\">Step 1: Introduction<\/h3><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"247\">\u2022 Purpose of This Section<\/h4><ul data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"525\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"363\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"363\">The UC system wants to know your <strong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"308\">full academic history<\/strong> to assess your readiness for college-level coursework.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"525\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"525\">You will need to report <strong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"405\">all schools<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"418\">courses<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"434\">grades<\/strong> from grades <strong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"463\">7 through 12<\/strong>, as well as any <strong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"499\">college courses<\/strong> taken during high school.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"550\">\u2022 What You\u2019ll Need<\/h4><ul data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"877\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"641\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"641\">Official <strong data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"579\">transcripts<\/strong> or academic records for all middle and high schools attended.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"745\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"745\">Information about <strong data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"672\">math<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"689\">language<\/strong> courses taken in <strong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"728\">7th and 8th grade<\/strong> (if applicable).<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"877\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"877\">Accurate data about <strong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"796\">high school coursework<\/strong>, including summer sessions and college-level classes taken while in high school.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"918\">\u2022 Tips for Completing This Section<\/h4><ul data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"1181\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"990\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"990\">Do <strong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"933\">not<\/strong> rely on memory. Always refer to official school records.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1050\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1050\">Enter grades <strong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1019\">exactly<\/strong> as they appear on transcripts.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1181\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1181\">Middle school courses that count toward high school graduation (like Algebra 1 or a foreign language) should be reported here.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1196\">\u2022 Action<\/h4><ul data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1275\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1275\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1275\">Click <strong data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1219\">Continue<\/strong> to proceed to entering your 7th &amp; 8th Grade coursework.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5bde30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e5bde30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/32-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-11171\" alt=\"IvyMax College Application | UC application | University of California application | UC system for high school students | High school students apply for College\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/32-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/32-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/32-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/32-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/32-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab7458c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab7458c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"129\">Step 2: 7th &amp; 8th Grade Courses<\/h3><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"158\">\u2022 Purpose of This Step<\/h4><ul data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"427\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"293\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"293\">This step is used to report any <strong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"219\">high school-level math<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"254\">language other than English<\/strong> courses taken in <strong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"292\">7th or 8th grade<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"427\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"427\">These courses may count toward the <strong data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"361\">\u201ca\u2013g\u201d subject requirements<\/strong> for UC admission <strong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"426\">only if you received a grade of C or better<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"450\">\u2022 What to Report<\/h4><ul data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"640\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"497\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"497\">Only report <strong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"488\">math and language<\/strong> courses.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"551\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"551\">Do <strong data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"512\">not<\/strong> report other middle school coursework.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"640\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"640\">If you took these classes in <strong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"603\">9th\u201312th grade<\/strong>, you\u2019ll report them in a later step.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"668\">\u2022 Questions to Answer<\/h4><ul data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"1155\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"821\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"745\">Did you take any <strong data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"724\">high school-level math courses<\/strong> in 7th or 8th grade?<\/p><ul data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"821\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"821\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"821\">Select \u201cYes\u201d if you took courses like Algebra I, Geometry, or higher.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"973\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"903\">Did you take any <strong data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"882\">language other than English courses<\/strong> in 7th or 8th grade?<\/p><ul data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"973\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"973\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"973\">Select \u201cYes\u201d if you took courses like Spanish I, Mandarin, etc.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1155\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1014\"><strong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1013\">International school experience<\/strong>:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1155\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1094\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1094\">Did you attend school <strong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1063\">outside the U.S.<\/strong> for any part of 6th\u20138th grade?<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1155\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1155\">Excludes summer sessions or American\/DoD high schools.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1170\">\u2022 Action<\/h4><ul data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1305\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1221\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1221\">Answer each of the three questions accurately.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1305\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1305\">Click <strong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1253\">\u201cSave &amp; continue\u201d<\/strong> to move on to the <strong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1299\">High School Information<\/strong> step.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d95def elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9d95def\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/33-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-11172\" alt=\"IvyMax College Application | UC application | University of California application | UC system for high school students | High school students apply for College\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/33-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/33-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/33-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/33-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/33-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0436866 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0436866\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"187\">Step 3: Find High School<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"368\">This step captures detailed information about the high school(s) you attended. You\u2019ll be required to select the school, its curriculum, and your enrollment\/graduation information.<\/p><p><strong>Select Your High School Location<\/strong><\/p><ul><li class=\"\" data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"477\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"477\"><strong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"441\">Question:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"477\">Where did you attend high school?<\/em><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"602\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"520\">Choose <strong data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"494\">one<\/strong> of the following options:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"602\"><p>In California<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"602\"><p>Outside California (in the U.S.)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"602\"><p>Outside the U.S.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"729\">Indicate Specialized Curriculum (Optional)<\/h4><ul data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"841\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"795\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"753\">You may check either:<\/p><ul data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"841\"><li data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"795\"><p>Home school<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"795\"><p>Independent study<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"841\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"841\">Leave both <strong data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"822\">unchecked<\/strong> unless they apply.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"888\">Search for High School<\/h4><ul data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"1032\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"959\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"959\">Enter the <strong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"909\">name<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"919\">city<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"939\">school code<\/strong> in the input field.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"997\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"997\">Click the orange <strong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"989\">Search<\/strong> button.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1032\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1032\">The results will populate below.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1075\">Select Your School<\/h4><ul data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1230\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1142\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1142\">From the search results, <strong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1121\">click &#8220;Select&#8221;<\/strong> next to your school.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1324\">If your school doesn\u2019t appear:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1626\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1368\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1368\">Make sure the location filter is correct.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1386\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1386\">Check spelling.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1453\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1453\">Use only key terms (avoid \u201cHigh School\u201d or \u201cAcademy\u201d in search).<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1626\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1626\">If homeschooled, enter the diploma-granting school.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7f3511 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e7f3511\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/36-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12184\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/36-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/36-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/36-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/36-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/36-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ac745b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9ac745b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/37-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12185\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/37-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/37-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/37-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/37-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/37-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7383f30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7383f30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"240\">Step 4: High School Information<\/h3><p data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"655\">Once you\u2019ve selected your high school in the <strong data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"428\">Education<\/strong> section of the Common App, you\u2019ll need to provide detailed information about your academic history there. This section is <strong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"598\">critical for verifying your academic record<\/strong>, so take your time and make sure everything is accurate.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"695\">Basic High School Details<\/h4><p data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"773\">The following fields will auto-populate based on your high school selection:<\/p><ul data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"825\"><li data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"794\"><p data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"794\"><strong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"792\">School Name<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"807\"><p data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"807\"><strong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"805\">City<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"825\"><p data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"825\"><strong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"825\">School Code<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"933\">\ud83d\udca1 <em data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"933\">You can\u2019t manually change these after selection. If something is incorrect, go back and search again.<\/em><\/p><h4 data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"981\">Specialized Curriculum (Optional)<\/h4><p data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1019\">You\u2019ll see the following checkboxes:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1105\"><li data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1049\"><p data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1049\">Career Pathway \/ Academy<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1086\"><p data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1086\">International Baccalaureate (IB)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1097\"><p data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1097\">Magnet<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1105\"><p data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1105\">Other<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1141\"><strong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1139\">Only check these boxes if:<\/strong><\/p><ol data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1246\"><li data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1197\"><p data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1197\">Your school officially offers the program, <strong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1195\">and<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1246\"><p data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1246\">You were personally enrolled in that program.<\/p><\/li><\/ol><p data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1336\"><em data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1336\">For example, if your school offers IB but you weren\u2019t in the IB track, leave it blank.<\/em><\/p><h4 data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1370\">Dates of Attendance<\/h4><p data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1473\">You must enter both a <strong data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1408\">start date<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1425\">end date<\/strong> for when you attended this high school. Select:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1578\"><li data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1529\"><p data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1529\"><strong data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1492\">Start Date:<\/strong> Month and Year (e.g., August 2022)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1578\"><p data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1578\"><strong data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1545\">End Date:<\/strong> Month and Year (e.g., June 2026)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1661\">\ud83d\udca1 <em data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1661\">Most students attending the same high school for all four years will select:<\/em><\/p><ul data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1720\"><li data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1694\"><p data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1694\"><strong data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1680\">Start Date:<\/strong> August 2022<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1720\"><p data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1720\"><strong data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1710\">End Date:<\/strong> June 2026<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1799\">If you transferred between schools or took time off, reflect that accurately.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1844\">Grades Attended at This School<\/h4><p data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1952\">You\u2019ll be asked to specify which grade levels you completed <strong data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1924\">at this school<\/strong>, with separate options for:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"2012\"><li data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1967\"><p data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1967\">9th grade<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1982\"><p data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1982\">10th grade<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"1997\"><p data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"1997\">11th grade<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2012\"><p data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2012\">12th grade<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2051\">For each grade, you\u2019ll select from:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2129\"><li data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2074\"><p data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2074\">Full academic year<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2102\"><p data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2102\">Summer before the grade<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2129\"><p data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2129\">Summer after the grade<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2263\">\ud83d\udca1 <em data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2263\">If you attended this school from 9th through 12th grade, simply check all four grade levels (and any relevant summer sessions).<\/em><\/p><h4 data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2299\">School Grading System<\/h4><p data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2373\">You must select the grading system used by your school. Options include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2499\"><li data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2434\"><p data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2434\"><strong data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2402\">A B C D F (4.0 scale)<\/strong> \u2014 most common in U.S. schools<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2464\"><p data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2464\"><strong data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2462\">0\u2013100 (numeric scale)<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2487\"><p data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2487\"><strong data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2485\">1\u20137 (IB scale)<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2499\"><p data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2499\"><strong data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2499\">Other<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2597\">\ud83d\udca1 <em data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2597\">If your transcript uses traditional letter grades (A, B, C, etc.), select the first option.<\/em><\/p><h4 data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2630\">School Term System<\/h4><p data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2740\">This defines how many final grades your school issues per year for each course. Choose one of the following:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2953\"><li data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2795\"><p data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2795\"><strong data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2757\">Full year<\/strong> \u2013 1 final grade per course per year<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2869\"><p data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2869\"><strong data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2810\">Semester<\/strong> \u2013 2 final grades per year (typical in most U.S. schools)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"2913\"><p data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2913\"><strong data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2885\">Trimester<\/strong> \u2013 3 final grades per year<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2953\"><p data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2953\"><strong data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2927\">Quarter<\/strong> \u2013 4 final grades per year<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"3040\">\ud83d\udca1 <em data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"3040\">If your school follows a semester schedule (Fall and Spring), select \u201cSemester\u201d.<\/em><\/p><h4 data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3097\">Is this the school you will graduate from?<\/h4><p data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3131\">This is a <strong data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3130\">required question<\/strong>.<\/p><ul data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3320\"><li data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3241\"><p data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3241\">Select <strong data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3149\">Yes<\/strong> if this is your <strong data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3175\">final<\/strong> high school \u2014 the one from which you will receive your diploma.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3320\"><p data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3320\">Select <strong data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3257\">No<\/strong> if you will transfer or graduate from a different high school.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3372\">Diploma or Certificate to be Received<\/h4><p data-start=\"3374\" data-end=\"3402\">Choose from a dropdown menu:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3487\"><li data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3441\"><p data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3441\">High School Diploma (most common)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3449\"><p data-start=\"3444\" data-end=\"3449\">GED<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3450\" data-end=\"3479\"><p data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3479\">Certificate of Completion<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3480\" data-end=\"3487\"><p data-start=\"3482\" data-end=\"3487\">Other<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3539\">Then, specify the <strong data-start=\"3507\" data-end=\"3538\">expected date of graduation<\/strong>:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3612\"><li data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3612\"><p data-start=\"3543\" data-end=\"3612\"><strong data-start=\"3543\" data-end=\"3552\">Month<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3557\" data-end=\"3565\">Year<\/strong> you will receive the diploma (e.g., June 2026)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3640\">Final Actions<\/h4><p data-start=\"3642\" data-end=\"3685\">Once all the required fields are completed:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3756\"><li data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3756\"><p data-start=\"3689\" data-end=\"3756\">Click <strong data-start=\"3695\" data-end=\"3716\">\u201cSave &amp; Continue\u201d<\/strong> to save your current high school entry.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3758\" data-end=\"3863\">If you\u2019ve attended <strong data-start=\"3777\" data-end=\"3802\">multiple high schools<\/strong>, click <strong data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3839\">\u201cAdd another high school\u201d<\/strong> and repeat the process.<\/p><p data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"3976\">Once all schools have been added, click <strong data-start=\"3905\" data-end=\"3944\">\u201cI\u2019ve finished adding high schools\u201d<\/strong> to proceed to the next section.<\/p><p data-start=\"3983\" data-end=\"4197\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"3997\">Pro Tip:<\/strong><br data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4000\" \/>Make sure all information matches your transcript exactly. Any mismatch (especially dates, grade levels, or graduation info) can cause delays or verification issues later in the admissions process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32387bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"32387bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/38-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12186\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/38-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/38-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/38-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/38-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/38-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd154a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cd154a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/39-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12187\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/39-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/39-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/39-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/39-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/39-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3440505 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3440505\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"344\">Step 5: 9th Grade Courses &amp; Grades<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"522\">This section asks you to enter all academic courses and grades you completed in the 9th grade. It also provides a system for indicating the honors level of each course.<\/p><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"577\">\u00a0Read UC\u2019s Course Entry Guidelines<\/h3><ul data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"918\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"718\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"718\">You should only include academic courses, such as English, math, science, social science, world languages, and college-prep electives.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"852\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"852\"><strong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"757\">Do NOT list non-academic classes<\/strong> like PE, sports, driver\u2019s ed, ROTC, test prep, typing\/keyboarding, or teacher assistant roles.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"971\">Confirm Your School Information<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1070\">The application displays your school\u2019s profile (previously selected in the High School Info step).<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1267\">UC also provides <strong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1266\">honors codes<\/strong>:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1428\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1298\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1298\"><strong data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1276\">AP<\/strong>: Advanced Placement<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1335\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1335\"><strong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1307\">HL<\/strong>: UC-approved honors level<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1375\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1375\"><strong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1344\">IB<\/strong>: International Baccalaureate<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1398\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1398\"><strong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1384\">NH<\/strong>: Not honors<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1428\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1428\"><strong data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1407\">NO<\/strong>: No course this term<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1474\">Expand Each Subject Area<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1510\">Click to expand subject areas like:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1687\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1543\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1543\"><strong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1543\">9th History\/Social Science<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1561\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1561\"><strong data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1561\">9th English<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1579\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1579\"><strong data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1579\">9th Science<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1617\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1617\"><strong data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1617\">9th Language Other Than English<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1654\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1654\"><strong data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1654\">9th Visual and Performing Arts<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1687\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1687\"><strong data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1687\">9th College-Prep Electives<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1800\">Each section includes checkboxes with course titles. Next to each course is the <strong data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1784\">Honors Type<\/strong> (e.g., HL, NH).<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1848\">\ud83d\udccc <em data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1848\">Example under 9th History\/Social Science:<\/em><\/p><ul data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1965\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1881\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1881\">Honors European History \u2013 HL<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1924\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1924\">Honors US Government and Politics \u2013 HL<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1944\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1944\">US History \u2013 NH<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1965\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1965\">World History \u2013 NH<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2006\">Select Your Courses<\/h3><ul data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2159\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2052\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2052\">Check the box next to each course you took.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2159\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2159\">Once selected, a popup or new section will ask you to enter your final grades for each semester.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2209\">Enter Grades for Each Course<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2236\">For every course selected:<\/p><ol data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2378\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2267\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2267\">Choose <strong data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2267\">Semester 1 grade<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2298\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2298\">Choose <strong data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2298\">Semester 2 grade<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2378\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2378\">If you didn\u2019t take the course in one term, select &#8220;NO&#8221; (No course this term)<\/p><\/li><\/ol><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2428\">If You Don\u2019t See Your Course<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2478\">If your course is missing from the provided list:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2606\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2524\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2524\">Check the box <strong data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2524\">\u201cI don\u2019t see my courses.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2606\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2606\">You\u2019ll be able to <strong data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2606\">manually enter the course name, subject area, and grades.<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2643\">Save &amp; Continue<\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2716\">Click <strong data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2671\">&#8220;Save &amp; Continue&#8221;<\/strong> after you&#8217;ve entered all courses and grades.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2769\">\u00a0<\/h3><h3 data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2769\">\ud83d\udccc Note on 10th, 11th, and 12th Grade Entry<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2847\">The steps for entering <strong data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2824\">10th, 11th, and 12th grade<\/strong> courses are identical:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"3032\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"2912\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2912\">Select your courses for each year from provided subject areas.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2957\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"2957\">Enter your final grades for each semester.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"2994\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"2994\">Use honors codes where applicable.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"3032\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3032\">Manually add any course not listed.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c84c81c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c84c81c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/36-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-11175\" alt=\"IvyMax College Application | UC application | University of California application | UC system for high school students | High school students apply for College\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/36-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/36-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/36-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/36-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/36-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8474011 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8474011\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"248\">Step 6: Colleges Attended While in High School<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"549\">If you took any college- or university-level courses while in high school, you must report all institutions you attended, regardless of how long you attended or whether you completed the course(s). This information is required even if you believe the coursework won\u2019t affect your admission decision.<\/p><ul data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"1017\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"611\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"611\"><strong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"594\">Click &#8220;Add college&#8221;<\/strong> (if applicable).<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"738\">If you did not take any college courses during high school, simply click <strong data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1130\">\u201cI don\u2019t have any colleges to add\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe4eff5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fe4eff5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/41-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12189\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/41-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/41-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/41-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/41-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/41-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fe6257 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0fe6257\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"460\">If you&#8217;ve taken <strong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"281\">college-level courses<\/strong> \u2014 whether through <strong data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"319\">dual enrollment<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"342\">community college<\/strong>, or a prior university \u2014 you must include those details under the <strong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"429\">Academic History<\/strong> section of the UC Application.<\/p><p data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"504\">You\u2019ll be asked to complete the following:<\/p><hr data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"509\" \/><h4 data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"548\">\ud83d\udd39 Where did you attend college?<\/h4><p data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"582\">Select one of the three options:<\/p><ul data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"669\"><li data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"605\"><p data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"605\"><strong data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"603\">In California<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"646\"><p data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"646\"><strong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"644\">Outside California (in the U.S.)<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"669\"><p data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"669\"><strong data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"669\">Outside the U.S.<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"784\">Then, use the <strong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"707\">Search for college<\/strong> bar to enter the <strong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"733\">name<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"743\">city<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"764\">college code<\/strong> of the institution.<\/p><p data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"847\">Click <strong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"802\">Search<\/strong> and select the correct result from the list.<\/p><hr data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"852\" \/><h4 data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"895\">\ud83d\udd39 When did you attend this college?<\/h4><p data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"1024\">Specify both the <strong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"923\">start<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"941\">end dates<\/strong> of your enrollment. This includes summer sessions or partial terms, if applicable.<\/p><p data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1042\">You must select:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1105\"><li data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1076\"><p data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1076\"><strong data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1061\">Start Date:<\/strong> Month &amp; Year<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1105\"><p data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1105\"><strong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1092\">End Date:<\/strong> Month &amp; Year<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1185\">\ud83d\udca1 <em data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1185\">Even if you&#8217;re still currently attending, enter the anticipated end date.<\/em><\/p><hr data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1190\" \/><h4 data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1235\">\ud83d\udd39 What is this college\u2019s term system?<\/h4><p data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1302\">Choose the option that best matches the school\u2019s calendar system:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1397\"><li data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1351\"><p data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1351\"><strong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1318\">Semester<\/strong> (most common in U.S. colleges)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1367\"><p data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1367\"><strong data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1365\">Quarter<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1385\"><p data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1385\"><strong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1383\">Trimester<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1397\"><p data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1397\"><strong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1397\">Other<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1454\">This affects how courses and units will be interpreted.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1459\" \/><h4 data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1507\">\ud83d\udd39 What is this college\u2019s grading system?<\/h4><p data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1537\">Select one of the following:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1681\"><li data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1586\"><p data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1586\"><strong data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1554\">A B C D F<\/strong> (standard U.S. grading scale)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1681\"><p data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1681\"><strong data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1598\">Other<\/strong> \u2013 if your school uses a different system (e.g., Pass\/No Pass, numeric scale, etc.)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1807\">\ud83d\udca1 <em data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1807\">Choose carefully \u2014 this affects how your GPA is calculated and how transferable courses are interpreted by UC campuses.<\/em><\/p><hr data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1812\" \/><h4 data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1832\">\ud83d\udd39 Final Step<\/h4><p data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1930\">Once all required fields are complete, click <strong data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1900\">\u201cSave &amp; continue\u201d<\/strong> to store your college record.<\/p><p data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2037\">If you&#8217;ve attended <strong data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1976\">more than one college<\/strong>, you\u2019ll be prompted to <strong data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2015\">add another<\/strong> and repeat the steps.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b02fbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0b02fbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/42-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12190\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/42-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/42-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/42-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/42-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/42-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2354c74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2354c74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"197\">Final Review &amp; Additional Information<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"281\">This is the final review screen for the <strong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"259\">Academic History<\/strong> section. It includes:<\/p><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"308\">Introduction Recap<\/h4><p class=\"\" data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"348\">A reminder to double-check that you\u2019ve:<\/p><ul data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"584\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"400\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"400\">Reported all schools attended during high school.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"476\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"476\">Entered courses and grades exactly as shown on your official transcripts.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"584\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"584\">Included any middle school courses that count toward UC requirements (e.g., Algebra I, foreign language).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"616\">Additional Information<\/h4><p class=\"\" data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"786\">If you skipped entering courses for any of the high school years (e.g., 9th\u201312th grade), this page will list them here. You are required to confirm one of the following:<\/p><ul data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"879\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"828\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"828\"><strong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"822\">You have no courses to report<\/strong>, or<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"879\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"879\">Go back and complete the missing course details.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1067\">Save and Continue<\/h4><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1132\">Click <strong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1105\">\u201cContinue to &#8216;Test scores&#8217;\u201d<\/strong> to begin the next section.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bb0d1f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7bb0d1f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9af257e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9af257e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03e657c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"03e657c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">UC Application- Test Scores<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41d173f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"41d173f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/43-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12191\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/43-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/43-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/43-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/43-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/43-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5b9dab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c5b9dab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"403\">This section is optional but useful for reporting <strong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"236\">AP exams<\/strong> you&#8217;ve completed or plan to take. It helps the University of California understand the rigor of your coursework, even though AP scores are not required for admission.<\/p><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"432\">\u00a0Step 1: AP Exams<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"432\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"498\">Do you have any AP exams (planned or completed) to report?<\/strong><\/h4><ul data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"628\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"564\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"564\">Select <strong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"517\">Yes<\/strong> if you have taken or will take any AP exams.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"628\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"628\">Select <strong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"580\">No<\/strong> if you haven\u2019t taken or don\u2019t plan to take any.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"705\">If you choose <strong data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"651\">Yes<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll be prompted to add each AP exam individually.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"745\">Add AP Exam (if applicable)<\/h4><p class=\"\" data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"811\">Click the <strong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"774\">\u201cAdd AP exam\u201d<\/strong> button to begin reporting each exam.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"865\">For each AP exam, fill out the following:<\/h4><ul data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"1287\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"955\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"955\"><strong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"907\">Is this exam completed or planned?<\/strong><br data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"910\" \/>Choose either <strong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"939\">Completed<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"954\">Planned<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1050\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1050\"><strong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"991\">When did you take this exam?<\/strong><br data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"994\" \/>Select the <strong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1016\">Month<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1029\">Year<\/strong> from dropdown menus.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1143\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1143\"><strong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1082\">Which exam did you take?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1085\" \/>Choose from a list of AP subjects (e.g., <em data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1141\">Calculus AB<\/em>).<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1214\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1214\"><strong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1184\">Have you received your score yet?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1187\" \/>Select <strong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1203\">Yes<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1213\">No<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1287\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1287\"><strong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1250\">If yes, what was your score?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1253\" \/>Enter your official score (1\u20135).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1368\">You may repeat this process for each AP exam by clicking <strong data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1361\">Add AP exam<\/strong> again.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1398\">Save and Continue<\/h4><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1491\">Once all exams have been entered, click <strong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1459\">Save &amp; continue<\/strong> to proceed to the next section.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49c1f2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"49c1f2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/44-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12192\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/44-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/44-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/44-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/44-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/44-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c455fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c455fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"145\">Step 2: IB Exams<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"264\">If you have taken or plan to take any <strong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"221\">International Baccalaureate (IB)<\/strong> exams, you\u2019ll report them in this section.<\/p><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"282\">Add IB Exam<\/h4><ul data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"1203\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"402\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"402\"><strong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"332\">Select if you have any IB exams to report<\/strong><br data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"335\" \/>Choose \u201cYes\u201d if you have completed or plan to take any IB exams.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"514\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"514\"><strong data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"430\">Click \u201cAdd IB exam\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"433\" \/>You can report each IB exam individually. Even planned exams should be listed.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"1028\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"570\"><strong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"570\">Complete the following fields for each IB exam:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"1028\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"670\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"636\"><strong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"614\">Is this exam completed or planned?<\/strong><br data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"617\" \/>Select either:<\/p><ul data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"670\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"655\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"655\">Completed<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"670\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"670\">Planned<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"795\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"795\"><strong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"708\">When did you take this exam?<\/strong><br data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"711\" \/>Use the dropdown menus to select the <strong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"762\">Month<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"775\">Year<\/strong> (e.g., March 2024).<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"925\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"925\"><strong data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"838\">What was the exam\u2019s subject area?<\/strong><br data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"841\" \/>Select from the dropdown menu of official IB subjects (e.g., Biology, History).<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1028\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"974\"><strong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"959\">What was the exam level?<\/strong><br data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"962\" \/>Choose:<\/p><ul data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1028\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1001\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1001\">HL (Higher Level)<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1028\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1028\">SL (Standard Level)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1140\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1140\"><em data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1045\">(Optional)<\/em> Check the box at the bottom if you have completed or plan to complete the <strong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1139\">full IB diploma<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1203\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1203\">Click <strong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1172\">\u201cSave &amp; continue\u201d<\/strong> once all entries are complete.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c01b480 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c01b480\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/45-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12193\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/45-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/45-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/45-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/45-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/45-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c06c6c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c06c6c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1440\"><strong data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1440\">Step 3: English Language Proficiency Tests<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1548\">This section is <strong data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1470\">required<\/strong> only for students whose <strong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1537\">language of instruction is not English<\/strong> in school.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1573\">Accepted exams include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"2123\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1585\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1585\"><strong data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1585\">TOEFL<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1597\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1597\"><strong data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1597\">IELTS<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1631\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1631\"><strong data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1631\">DET (Duolingo English Test)<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1663\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1663\"><strong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1663\">ACT English Language Arts<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1694\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1694\"><strong data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1694\">SAT Writing and Language<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1783\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1783\">Select <strong data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1714\">&#8220;Yes&#8221;<\/strong> for <em data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1783\">Do you have any TOEFL, IELTS, DET, ACT or SAT tests to report?<\/em><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1856\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1856\">Choose your <strong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1811\">test type<\/strong> (e.g., TOEFL iBT), then click <strong data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1856\">&#8220;Add test&#8221;<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"2083\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1889\">Provide the following details:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"2083\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1935\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1935\">Test status: <strong data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1920\">Completed<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1935\">Planned<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1968\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1968\"><strong data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1949\">Month<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1962\">Year<\/strong> taken<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1996\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1996\"><strong data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1996\">Registration number<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2039\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2039\">Whether you\u2019ve received your <strong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2039\">score<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2083\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2083\">Whether you plan to <strong data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2074\">retake<\/strong> the exam<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2123\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2123\">Click <strong data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2113\">&#8220;Save &amp; continue&#8221;<\/strong> when done<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e1d21e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9e1d21e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/46-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12194\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/46-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/46-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/46-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/46-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/46-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d239a5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d239a5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"122\"><strong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"122\">Step 4: International Exams<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"242\">This step is <strong data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"149\">required<\/strong> for students who studied in a system where external standardized exams are common \u2014 such as:<\/p><ul data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"380\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"273\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"273\"><strong data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"273\">GCSE \/ IGCSE \/ O-levels<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"292\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"292\"><strong data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"292\">GCE A-levels<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"341\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"341\"><strong data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"333\">CBSE \/ ICSE \/ Standard Board Exams<\/strong> (India)<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"380\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"380\"><strong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"380\">Other national or regional exams<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"413\">How to Complete This Step:<\/h4><ul data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"925\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"486\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"486\">Select <strong data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"433\">\u201cYes\u201d<\/strong> for <em data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"486\">Do you have any international exams to report?<\/em><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"566\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"566\">Choose the <strong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"513\">exam type<\/strong> from the dropdown (e.g., A-level, IGCSE, CBSE, etc.)<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"590\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"590\">Click <strong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"590\">\u201cAdd exams\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"817\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"637\">A follow-up window will appear where you\u2019ll:<\/p><ul data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"817\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"694\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"694\">Indicate if the exam is <strong data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"677\">planned<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"694\">completed<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"728\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"728\">Choose <strong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"715\">Month<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"728\">Year<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"755\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"755\">Enter <strong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"755\">subject name<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"817\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"817\">Select <strong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"781\">exam level<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"792\">grade<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"817\">predicted result<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"867\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"867\">Repeat this process for each subject-level exam<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"925\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"925\">When all entries are added, click <strong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"925\">\u201cSave &amp; continue\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ab34ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8ab34ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/47-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12195\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/47-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/47-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/47-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/47-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/47-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dd8054 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4dd8054\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2015\">Step 5: Test Scores Review Page<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2050\">On the review page, confirm that:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2239\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2102\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2102\">Your <strong data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2065\">AP<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2076\">IB<\/strong> exam details are correct.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2165\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2165\">English language tests (if applicable) are marked correctly.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2239\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2239\">Any international exams are either listed or noted as &#8220;None to report.&#8221;<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2301\">Then click <strong data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2289\">Continue to &#8220;Activities &amp; awards&#8221;<\/strong> to move on.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9249c3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a9249c3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-528a578 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"528a578\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d2b4be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0d2b4be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">UC Application- Activities &amp; Awards Section<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48d10c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"48d10c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/48-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12196\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/48-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/48-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/48-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/48-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/48-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4bec35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f4bec35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"278\"><strong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"278\">Step 1: Add Activities &amp; Awards Overview<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"450\">In this section, you\u2019ll describe what you\u2019re most proud of outside the classroom \u2014 including extracurriculars, volunteering, family responsibilities, hobbies, and honors.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"474\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"474\">Key guidelines:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"729\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"526\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"526\">You can enter up to <strong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"525\">20 activities or awards<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"576\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"576\">UC admissions values <strong data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"575\">quality over quantity<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"671\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"671\">Choose items that reflect your <strong data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"634\">long-term commitment<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"646\">impact<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"670\">personal growth<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"729\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"729\">You must click <strong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"719\">\u201cAdd an activity or award\u201d<\/strong> to begin.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"809\">Once you click the button, you\u2019ll proceed to a structured form where you will:<\/p><hr class=\"\" data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"814\" \/><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"875\">What You\u2019ll Be Asked (Inside Each Activity\/Award Entry)<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"980\">Although your screenshot doesn&#8217;t yet show the full input fields, here\u2019s what the form usually includes:<\/p><ul data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1399\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1095\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1095\"><strong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"996\">Category<\/strong> (select from dropdown \u2013 e.g., Volunteer\/Community, Art, Club, Work, Family Responsibilities, etc.)<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1133\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1133\"><strong data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1122\">Name of Organization<\/strong> or Program<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1195\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1195\"><strong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1158\">Your Position\/Role<\/strong> (e.g., President, Member, Volunteer)<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1252\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1252\"><strong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1217\">Time Commitment<\/strong> (e.g., 10 hrs\/week, 30 weeks\/year)<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1309\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1309\"><strong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1283\">Start &amp; End Grade Levels<\/strong> (choose applicable years)<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1399\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1399\"><strong data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1333\">Brief Description<\/strong> (limit to 350 characters \u2013 be clear, specific, and impact-driven)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1473\">Once an entry is complete, you can <strong data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1460\">save and add another<\/strong>, or move on.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-109ce03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"109ce03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/49-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12197\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/49-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/49-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/49-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/49-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/49-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96c6d42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96c6d42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"563\">Step 2: Fill in the Activity\/Award Details<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"611\">Each entry requires the following information:<\/p><ul data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"1300\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"806\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"646\"><strong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"627\">Category<\/strong><br data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"630\" \/>Select either:<\/p><ul data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"806\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"665\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"665\">Award or honor<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"694\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"694\">Extracurricular activity<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"730\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"730\">Educational preparation program<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"765\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"765\">Volunteering\/Community service<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"785\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"785\">Work experience<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"806\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"806\">Other coursework<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"901\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"901\"><strong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"843\">Name of the award or activity<\/strong><br data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"846\" \/>Input the official title (e.g., \u201cAMC 10 Honor Roll\u201d).<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"1046\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"962\"><strong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"929\">Level of recognition<\/strong><br data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"932\" \/>Check the appropriate level:<\/p><ul data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1046\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"973\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"973\">School<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"992\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"992\">City\/Community<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1002\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1002\">State<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1015\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1015\">Regional<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1028\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1028\">National<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1046\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1046\">International<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1140\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1110\"><strong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1076\">Type of award or honor<\/strong> <em data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1094\">(if applicable)<\/em><br data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1097\" \/>Choose one:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1140\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1123\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1123\">Academic<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1140\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1140\">Non-academic<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1300\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1220\"><strong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1172\">When did you receive it?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1175\" \/>Select the grade(s) in which this occurred:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1300\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1234\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1234\">9th grade<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1249\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1249\">10th grade<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1264\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1264\">11th grade<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1279\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1279\">12th grade<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1300\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1300\">After 12th grade<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5557c62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5557c62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/50-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12198\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/50-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/50-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/50-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/50-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/50-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-709c772 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"709c772\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1353\">Provide Short Written Descriptions<\/h4><ul data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1797\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1588\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1471\"><strong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1385\">Eligibility Requirements<\/strong> <em data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1408\">(max 250 characters)<\/em><br data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1411\" \/>Briefly explain how the award was determined. For example: \u201cTop 5% score in national exam among 15,000+ participants. Selection based on written test performance and GPA.\u201d<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1797\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1697\"><strong data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1619\">What You Did to Earn It<\/strong> <em data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1642\">(max 350 characters)<\/em><br data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1645\" \/>Describe your preparation or efforts. For example:<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1797\">\u201cTrained weekly for 3 months, competed in 3 rounds of math contests, mentored junior students.\u201d<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1844\">Save and Add More (Optional)<\/h4><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1976\">After completing one activity or award, click <strong data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1913\">\u201cSave &amp; continue\u201d<\/strong>. You may then choose to <strong data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1953\">add another<\/strong> or finish the section.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9998c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c9998c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/51-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12199\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/51-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/51-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/51-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/51-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/51-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3464c9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3464c9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"297\">Step 3 : Confirm Entries or Make Changes<\/h3><ul data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"708\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"406\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"377\">If you <strong data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"353\">have not entered any activities or awards<\/strong>, the page will display: \u201cNo Activities reported\u201d<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"644\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"508\">If you <strong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"454\">have entered activities or awards<\/strong>, each will be listed with basic information, such as:<\/p><ul data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"644\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"532\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"532\">Activity\/award name<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"554\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"554\">Recognition level<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"594\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"594\">Category (academic or non-academic)<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"619\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"619\">Grade level received<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"644\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"644\">Summary descriptions<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"708\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"708\">Click <strong data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"664\">\u201cEdit\u201d<\/strong> next to any entry if you need to revise it.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"728\">Click and Continue<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"791\">Once you&#8217;re satisfied with your input, click the blue button:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"844\">Continue to &#8220;Scholarships &amp; support programs&#8221;<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"907\">This will move you to the next section of the UC application.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a1ecc1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3a1ecc1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5273b7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d5273b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6898450 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6898450\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">UC Application - Scholarships &amp; support programs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71233fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"71233fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/52-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12200\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/52-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/52-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/52-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/52-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/52-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fade26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8fade26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"351\">This section includes <strong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"272\">two main parts<\/strong>: applying for scholarships and indicating interest in campus support programs.<\/p><p data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"560\">This section helps you apply for <strong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"459\">UC system-wide and campus-specific scholarships<\/strong>, and optionally indicate interest in <strong data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"525\">student support programs<\/strong>. It is divided into two key steps:<\/p><hr data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"565\" \/><h3 data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"604\">\ud83d\udfe6 Step 1: Apply for Scholarships<\/h3><p data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"678\">You\u2019ll see a list of scholarship categories organized by themes such as:<\/p><ul data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"973\"><li data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"712\"><p data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"712\"><strong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"712\">Academic major or interest<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"767\"><p data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"767\"><strong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"767\">Affiliation with group, program, or organization<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"786\"><p data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"786\"><strong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"786\">Career plans<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"837\"><p data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"837\"><strong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"837\">Extracurricular activities &amp; work experience<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"882\"><p data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"882\"><strong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"882\">Family circumstances and relationships<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"910\"><p data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"910\"><strong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"910\">Health \/ disabilities<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"949\"><p data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"949\"><strong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"949\">School or geographic affiliation<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"973\"><p data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"973\"><strong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"973\">Transfer students<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1117\">Each category can be expanded to show a list of specific scholarships. You can check the box next to each scholarship you\u2019d like to apply for.<\/p><p data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1117\"><em>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1130\">Tip<\/strong>: You are encouraged to select as many scholarships as are relevant to your background, interests, or goals. There are <strong data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1290\">no additional essays or documentation<\/strong> required at this stage, and selecting scholarships <strong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1383\">will not impact your admission review<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79ca385 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"79ca385\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/53-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12201\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/53-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/53-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/53-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/53-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/53-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edd645d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"edd645d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1430\"><strong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1430\">Step 2: Support Programs<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"427\">UC campuses offer a variety of <strong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"288\">support services<\/strong> to help students from diverse backgrounds thrive in college. In this section, you can indicate your interest in specific support programs.<\/p><p data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"467\">You\u2019ll see two options to choose from:<\/p><h4 data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"520\">1. <strong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"518\">Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"634\">This program provides mentorship, academic support, financial aid guidance, and campus services for students who:<\/p><ul data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"776\"><li data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"674\"><p data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"674\">Are first-generation college students<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"740\"><p data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"740\">Come from low-income or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"776\"><p data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"776\">Belong to underrepresented groups<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"776\"><p data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"776\">\ud83d\udcdd EOP is only open to <strong data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"827\">California residents<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"875\">American Indian students from any state<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"916\">2. <strong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"914\">UC Foster Youth Programs<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"957\">These programs support students who are:<\/p><ul data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1037\"><li data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"990\"><p data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"990\">Current or former foster youth<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1037\"><p data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1037\">Part of the child welfare system in the U.S.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1174\">UC provides transition assistance and support through programs like Guardian Scholars, Renaissance Scholars, Hope Scholars, and others.<\/p><p data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1174\">\ud83d\udca1 Eligibility for these programs may differ by campus. A link is provided within the application to learn more.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1313\">Final Step<\/h3><ul data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1582\"><li data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1383\"><p data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1383\">After selecting any support programs, click <strong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1383\">\u201cSave &amp; continue.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1496\"><p data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1496\">You\u2019ll then be shown a <strong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1424\">review page<\/strong>, where you can confirm your scholarship and support program selections.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1582\"><p data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1582\">Once everything looks correct, click <strong data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1570\">\u201cContinue to Personal Insight\u201d<\/strong> to proceed.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8360e6e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8360e6e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44f6d1b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"44f6d1b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ed0cfb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ed0cfb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">UC Application - Personal Insight Questions (PIQs)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cb71a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2cb71a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/54-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12202\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/54-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/54-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/54-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/54-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/54-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fb1106 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6fb1106\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"518\">The <strong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"315\">Personal Insight Questions (PIQs)<\/strong> are your chance to show the UC admissions readers <strong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"416\">who you are beyond your grades and test scores<\/strong>. It\u2019s like your written interview \u2014 highlighting your experiences, values, challenges, and ambitions.<\/p><hr class=\"\" data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"523\" \/><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"571\"><strong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"571\">Step 1: Introduction (Overview &amp; Tips)<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"636\">The page you\u2019re viewing provides guidelines and best practices:<\/p><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"666\">\u2705 What you should know:<\/h4><ul data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"881\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"767\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"767\">These are <strong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"702\">not trick questions<\/strong>; they\u2019re meant to understand your life, identity, and potential.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"881\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"881\">There is <strong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"811\">no \u201cright\u201d or \u201cwrong\u201d answer<\/strong>, but your responses should be honest, specific, and well thought-out.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"918\">\ud83d\udca1 UC\u2019s official writing tips:<\/h4><ul data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"1256\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"984\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"984\">Be <strong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"950\">focused and reflective<\/strong>, not just a list of achievements.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1052\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1052\">Use <strong data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1012\">specific examples<\/strong> from your life, especially recent ones.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1131\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1131\">Keep the tone <strong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1081\">personal<\/strong> \u2014 use \u201cI\u201d and \u201cmy\u201d instead of general statements.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1198\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1198\">Share experiences that show <strong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1197\">growth, insight, and initiative<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1256\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1256\">Don\u2019t stress: UC reviews your application holistically.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1346\">Once you read the instructions, click the blue <strong data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1319\">\u201cContinue\u201d<\/strong> button to begin answering.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d009754 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d009754\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/55-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12203\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/55-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/55-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/55-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/55-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/55-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e452e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9e452e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/56-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12204\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/56-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/56-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/56-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/56-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/56-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0dc2d63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0dc2d63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1174\"><strong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1174\">Step 2: Select and Answer 4 Personal Insight Questions<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1245\">You\u2019ll see <strong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1202\">8 questions<\/strong> listed. You must pick <strong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1234\">any 4<\/strong> to answer.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1285\">\ud83d\udd38 The 8 Personal Insight Prompts:<\/h4><ul data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"2555\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1473\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1317\"><strong data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1315\">Leadership Experience: <\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"2555\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1473\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1317\">Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1628\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1497\"><strong data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1495\">Creative Side: <\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"2555\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1628\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1497\">Every person has a creative side\u2014problem-solving, artistic work, original thinking. Describe how you express your creativity.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1768\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1654\"><strong data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1652\">Talent or Skill: <\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"2555\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1768\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1654\">What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that over time?<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1931\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1813\"><strong data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1811\">Educational Opportunity or Barrier: <\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"2555\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1931\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1813\">Describe how you\u2019ve taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or overcome an educational barrier.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"2098\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1960\"><strong data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1958\">Greatest Challenge: <\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"2555\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"2098\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1960\">What\u2019s the most significant challenge you\u2019ve faced? What did you do to overcome it, and how did it affect your academic achievement?<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2269\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2137\"><strong data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2135\">Academic Subject Inspiration: <\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"2555\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2269\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2137\">Describe how an academic subject has inspired you, and how you\u2019ve furthered this interest inside and\/or outside the classroom.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2382\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2309\"><strong data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2307\">Improving School or Community: <\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"2555\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2382\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2309\">What have you done to make your school or community a better place?<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2555\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2426\"><strong data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2424\">What Makes You a Strong Candidate<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"2555\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2555\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2426\">Beyond what\u2019s already in your application, what makes you a strong candidate for admission to the University of California?<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2591\">Answering the Questions<\/h3><ul data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2848\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2656\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2656\">Click <strong data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2611\">Answer<\/strong> next to the question you wish to respond to.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2753\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2753\">You can <strong data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2682\">save drafts<\/strong>, come back to edit, and even switch questions before final submission.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2848\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2848\">The system will display a <strong data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2796\">word count<\/strong> as you write (250\u2013350 words required per response).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2959\">Once you\u2019ve selected and written responses to 4 questions, click <strong data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"2927\">Continue<\/strong> to move to the next subsection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dde21e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dde21e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/50-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-11189\" alt=\"IvyMax College Application | UC application | University of California application | UC system for high school students | High school students apply for College\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/50-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/50-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/50-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/50-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/50-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d91ef98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d91ef98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"144\"><strong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"144\">Additional Comments<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"375\">This section is <strong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"208\">optional<\/strong>, and it\u2019s not meant to be another personal insight essay. Use this space only if you need to explain something that couldn\u2019t be included elsewhere in the application.<\/p><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"419\">\ud83d\udca1 What you can write here (examples):<\/h3><ul data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"926\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"557\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"557\"><strong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"467\">Unusual personal or family circumstances<\/strong> that affected your academics (e.g., illness, moving homes frequently, economic hardship).<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"645\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"645\"><strong data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"588\">Disruptions in education<\/strong> (e.g., school closures, lack of AP\/Honors availability).<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"750\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"750\"><strong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"687\">Clarification about your transcript<\/strong> (e.g., a semester with dropped grades due to personal crisis).<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"853\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"853\"><strong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"779\">Context for activities<\/strong> (e.g., if a meaningful experience wasn\u2019t listed because of space limits).<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"926\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"926\"><strong data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"899\">Changes in curriculum or grading policy<\/strong> (especially during COVID).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"958\">\ud83d\udeab What NOT to write here:<\/h3><ul data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1170\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1011\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1011\">Don\u2019t repeat content already shared in your PIQs.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1075\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1075\">Don\u2019t treat this like an essay\u2014be brief, direct, and factual.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1170\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1170\">Don\u2019t use this space to promote your accomplishments or write in a self-congratulatory tone.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1190\">\u270d\ufe0f Word limit:<\/h3><ul data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1251\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1216\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1216\">Maximum <strong data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1215\">550 words<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1251\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1251\">There is no minimum requirement.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1360\">Once completed or left blank, click <strong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1310\">\u201cSave &amp; continue\u201d<\/strong> to move to the final <strong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1351\">Review &amp; Submit<\/strong> section.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a2f207 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9a2f207\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/58-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12206\" alt=\"UC application | College application | University of California application for high school students who want to apply for college\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/58-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/58-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/58-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/58-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/58-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6bd7dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a6bd7dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2170\"><strong data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2170\">Step 3: Review<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2224\">At the end of this section, you\u2019ll see a summary of Personal Insight Prompts and your answers to those prompts.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2389\">Review everything carefully. If you need to make changes, click <strong data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2369\">Edit<\/strong>. Once ready, click: Continue to &#8220;Final Review&#8221;.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63dd6e9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"63dd6e9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cefa284 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cefa284\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82197e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"82197e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">UC Application - Final Review &amp; Submit<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47a4535 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"47a4535\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/59-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12207\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/59-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/59-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/59-1-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/59-1-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/ivymax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/59-1-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eca34a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1eca34a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"175\">Final Confirmation Checklist<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"289\">At this stage, the UC Application system gives you one last opportunity to <strong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"273\">review everything<\/strong> you&#8217;ve entered:<\/p><ul data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"504\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"504\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"350\">You\u2019ll see a collapsible checklist of each major section:<\/p><ul data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"504\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"364\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"364\">About you<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"386\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"386\">Campuses &amp; majors<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"407\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"407\">Academic history<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"423\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"423\">Test scores<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"447\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"447\">Activities &amp; awards<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"483\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"483\">Scholarships &amp; support programs<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"504\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"504\">Personal insight<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"624\">Each section should show a \u2714\ufe0f checkmark to indicate completion. You can click into each to re-read and verify details.<\/p><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"657\">Optional: Print Version<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"836\">You can click <strong data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"692\">&#8220;Print version&#8221;<\/strong> to download a full PDF of your application for your records. This is <strong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"784\">highly recommended<\/strong> in case you need to reference your responses later.<\/p><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"861\">Ready to Submit?<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"921\">Once you\u2019ve confirmed everything is accurate and complete:<\/p><ol data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1453\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"955\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"955\">Click <strong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"955\">\u201cStart submission.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"990\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"990\">Review the certification terms.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1060\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1060\">Electronically <strong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1017\">sign<\/strong> the application by typing your legal name.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1276\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1092\"><strong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1091\">Pay the application fee<\/strong>:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1276\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1131\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1131\">$80 per UC campus (U.S. students)<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1179\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1179\">$95 per UC campus (international students)<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1276\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1276\">If you qualified for a <strong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1222\">fee waiver<\/strong>, it will be automatically applied (up to 4 campuses).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1338\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1338\">Click <strong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1299\">\u201cSubmit\u201d<\/strong> for each UC campus you\u2019re applying to.<\/p><\/li><li 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successful.<\/p><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"365\">\u2705 Why IvyMax?<\/h3><ul data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"1174\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"599\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"599\"><strong data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"411\">One University of California Application = One School Credit<\/strong><br data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"414\" \/>Whether you&#8217;re applying to <strong data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"467\">1 UC campus or all 9<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"503\">we only count it as ONE school<\/strong> in your IvyMax program plan.<br data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"535\" \/>(Yes, that includes <strong data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"592\">UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego<\/strong>, etc.)<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"829\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"829\"><strong data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"637\">42% UC Berkeley Admission Rate<\/strong><br data-start=\"637\" 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