University of California ELC

1. University of California ELC

2. What is ELC? • UC’s Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) is a program designed to fulfill an important UC admissions goal: to recognize and reward accomplishment of high school seniors • ELC is specifically designed to identify the academically strongest students within each high school

3. Who is ELC? • Students who rank in the top 9% of their graduating class are designated as Eligible in the Local Context* • ELC students who aren’t admitted to any of the UC campuses which they applied are offered a spot at another campus, if space is available *Ranking by University of California

4. Who is eligible to participate? • Top tier of rising senior class • University of California will review top 15%** of senior class to determine top 9%* • Based on 3rd quarter junior class rating **High School Ranking *University of California Ranking

5. To be consider for ELC: • Have to take 11 specific “a-g” courses prior to senior year • With a grade of C or better in:

6. Summer School Grades • “a-g” courses taken in summer after 9th-11th grades are counted towards the 11 courses required • Applicants should list summer school grades before 10th grade with the 10th grade coursework • Applicants should list summer school grades after 11th grade with the 11th grade coursework

7. Language OTE (Other Than English) • Requirement: Two years of Language OTE but at least one year completed before senior year • ELC status is determined systematically by student-entered coursework and grades

8. Language OTE (Other Than English) • What if there is a certification of language OTE on transcript but student has not taken a foreign language course? • Answer: ELC status is determined systematically based on student-entered coursework and grades • Use the Additional Comments area of the application to provide an explanation regarding subject deficiencies

9. How does UC calculate GPAs? Eligibility in the Local Context: • At a minimum, a weighted GPA of 3.00 with extra honors points capped • Based on 10th & 11th grade coursework • Extra points are awarded for honor courses

10. Student FAQs How are students selected for ELC? • Answer: ELC status will be determined by UC after students submit their applications • Using the self-reported academic record, the application system will check to see if an applicant has met or exceeded the benchmark ELC GPA for ERHS

11. Transcripts • ERHS students are responsible for submitting final transcript directly to UC as requested after graduation • UC will verify student-entered coursework and grades with the eight semester transcript • Note deadlines!

12. Student FAQs • How will a student know if he or she is ELC? • Answer: About six weeks after submitting the UC application students can return to “My UC Application” page to view their ELC status

13. Student FAQs • If two students have similar GPAs and similar course patterns, how can one be selected for ELC and the other not? • Answer: The UC GPA and the high school GPA are often calculated differently • Also, UC-calculated GPAs can be different depending on when the students took their “a-g” courses

14. Student FAQs • How is the submitted student contact information used? • Answer: The university will send a welcome letters to students indicating that they have been identified as outstanding rising seniors and encouraging them to apply for admission to the University of California

15. Parental Authorization • ERHS must have authorization from parents or legal guardian for students under the age of 18 for release of their student data to the university of California • Student or parent must turn in authorization form to the Career Center by May 25, 2012

16. Student FAQs • Which campuses, if any, are guaranteeing admission to ELC students? • Answer:It is too early to know about individual campus admission plans • ELC is definitely a positive factor in admission decisions • ELC students who aren’t admitted to any of the UC campuses to which they apply will be offered a spot at another campus if space is available

17. Student FAQs • What is the benefit of being identified in the top 15% of their class? • Answer: • Prestige of being identified by the University of California as a top student • Campus outreach programs • Encouraged to consider a UC as a strong candidate for admission

18. Student FAQs • If designated as ELC what do students need to do to complete eligibility? • Answer: Must do the following to complete their eligibility and be admitted to the University: • Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA • Complete all coursework requirements for freshmen admission by end of senior year • Take either the ACT assessment plus Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test – no later than the December test date

19. Student FAQs • Where can students find information about the ELC program? • Answer: For information on UC’s admissions requirement and the ELC program visit: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshmen • Click on “Ca residents” • Click on “Local path” for ELC specific information

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