Hello Everyone!
We are so excited for you to see this video! We were fortunate enough to have met with Melissa, the Assistant Director of Transfer Services at UCSB, who answered all of our questions on the process! Even if you don't want to apply to UCSB but are interested in the UC System, this video is for you! We asked very broad UC questions and UCSB ones too!
You can also feel free to contact Melissa at:
melissa.chavez@sa.ucsb.edu
or contact their generic email at:
ucsb4me@sa.ucsb.edu
Thank you for watching! If you're a Senior, start on those apps! We are here if you have any questions:) If you still have some time, definitely get familiar with the process through this video and all of our others!
Time Stamps!!
1:20 - What simple mistakes are commonly made on the applications you review?
3:40 - How do you feel about students not needing to submit SAT scores to UC institutions?
6:20 - In your opinion will this make the process more or less competitive?
8:20 - When does the UC application cycle open?
9:50 - What advice would you offer to students who are unsure of their prospective career paths or majors and who are applying to college?
13:40 - Do you as assistant director value “spikes” or specialized skills in a student’s application?
15:58 - Are all UC acceptances on a first come first serve basis?
18:15 - Is it better to take CP classes and get all A’s or to take AP classes and get relatively lower grades? How does either option look on an application?
21:21 - What are your top 3 application tips?
24:00 - What majors are most impacted at UCSB? Least?
26:00 - What would you say to someone who is “unable” to attend college because they do not have the financial means to do so?
30:55 - What are the advantages and disadvantages of going to community college and then transferring after two years?
35:45 - What should students be doing right now to stay on top of their path toward college?
38:50 - What if students make a mistake on their application?
40:20 - What resources should students use to determine what school is right for them?
42:57 - How much time should a student allot to complete the college application?
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