Does applying to multiple UC schools hurt your chances?

Though UC has nine campuses, the admissions process begins with one application, and prospective students can apply to as many campuses as they want with the one application. In fact, according to UC’s website, applying to more than one UC campus increases significantly the chances of being admitted to UC.

Is it bad to apply to all UC schools at once?

Each school you apply to considers your application separately. This means that one school’s decision to admit or deny you will not influence any other UC school’s decision. In fact, each campus will review your application without knowing the status of your application at other campuses.

How many UC schools should I apply to?

You only need to submit one application regardless of how many UC schools you’re applying to, but you’ll need to pay a $70 application fee for every school. Regardless of whether you’re working on a UC Davis application, UC San Diego application, UC Berkeley application, etc.

Is applying to 6 colleges enough?

There’s No Magic Number. The number of colleges you should apply to depends on your specific situation. The standard thinking from counselors has been that the average college-bound student should apply to about 6-8 colleges: 2-3 reach colleges, 2-3 target colleges, and 2 safety schools.

Do UCS know what other UCS you applied to?

Each UC campus evaluates each application without knowing the status of the same application at another campus. In making admission decisions, campuses do not consider where you’ve applied or your admission status to other campuses.

Should I apply to more than one UC school?

So it is much better to use these UC application tips, and apply to several campuses to increase your chances of admission at one or more of these campuses. The only reason to only apply to one school is if you would not consider attending any other UC school besides that specific campus.

What schools are included on the application for UC Berkeley?

The schools included on the application are: UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, UC Riverside, and UC Merced. Five of these schools rank in the top 50 in the United States, and UC Berkeley has been consistently ranked as the number one public university in the United States.

What are some UC application tips for first time applicants?

As you think about submitting your applications, here are a few UC application tips directly from our UC Former Admissions Officers: #1 Start working on your application early. The UC application is live from November 1st to November 30th, but this does not mean that you should only give yourself a month to finish the application!

What should I do if I Change my UC admission decision?

Minor changes to your activities, awards, volunteer work or employment are unlikely to have an impact on your admission decision. 3. Await the decision. Each UC campus will notify you of its admission decision, generally by March 31. 4. Order official test score reports.