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UC Berkeley Admissions Workshop by Assyrian Student Alliance

Join our workshop for insights on UC Berkeley admissions, requirements, personal statements, and financial aid. Learn about high school to transfer process, housing options, and more!

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UC Berkeley Admissions Workshop by Assyrian Student Alliance

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  1. UC Workshopbb Hosted by Assyrian Student Alliance of UC Berkeley

  2. Workshop Layout ●Introduction/High School: Arbella ●Application/Personal Statement: Niniv ●Transfer: Ramina ●Housing/Financial Aid: Adad ●Q/A Session

  3. How are admission decisions made? • GPA • Classes taken (based on classes available) • Test Scores • Non-academic achievements

  4. What are UC freshman eligibility requirements? • Required subjects (A-G courses): • History/Social Sciences- 2 years required • English- 4 years required • Mathematics- 3 years required, 4 recommended • Laboratory Science- 2 years required, 3 recommended • Foreign Language- 2 years required, 3 or 4 recommended • Visual and Performing Arts- 1 year • College Prep electives - 1 year

  5. Required tests: • ACT Assessment Plus Writing tests or • SAT Reasoning Test • SATII - two SAT Subject Tests in different areas selected from history, literature, math, science or foreign language

  6. Why does volunteering matter? • Complements education • Better idea of the student • DOES NOT replace or makeup for poor academic record

  7. What counts as an extracurricular activity? • Leadership and club involvement • Sports • Community service • Employment • College courses

  8. The quality of activities outweighs the quantity of activities in the eyes of admissions officers

  9. College Applications • Application Due: November 1-30, 2008 • Major: If you know what major you want to apply for, that is great. If not, apply as undeclared. • Fees: $60 per school • Exceptions

  10. Exams • If applying • ACT and writing assessment or SAT I and SATII no later than December 2008 • Be sure to send scores to the correct schools

  11. Personal Statement Two categories: 1. The general question 2. The specific question

  12. Personal Statement: Ask Yourself • How are you unique and/or impressive? • Individual details to set yourself apart • If declaring a major • Why this one? • How will you contribute? • What do you know about it? • If employed • What did you learn? • How did it shape your experiences? • What are your career goals? • Explanations of poor performance

  13. General advice: stay focused • Some questions may be similar • If questions are different, make sure to answer that question. DO NOT stick to a standard essay.

  14. Tell a story • Make interesting • Use individual experiences • Distinguish yourself

  15. Be Specific • Backup statements with reasons • Find an angle • Most people may not think they have interesting stories • Finding a hook or angle is vital • Concentrate on your opening paragraph • Most important • Grabs attention • Sets framework • Leave out certain items • Earlier accomplishments • Controversial items • Possibly research some ideas

  16. Proofread • Be meticulous • Check spelling and grammar • Admissions officers say that this is important

  17. Transfer Admission • Start planning immediately • IGETC • Individual college requirements • General advice for first year community college students: • Decide on 1st choice college. • Use www.assist.org to consider requirements • Each major varies

  18. Basic IGETC Requirements • English Communications (2 courses) • One course in English composition and one course in critical thinking/English composition. • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (1 course) • Arts and Humanities (3 courses) • At least one from the arts and one from the humanities. • Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 courses) • Three courses from at least two disciplines, or an interdisciplinary sequence. • Physical and Biological Sciences (2 courses) • One physical science course and one biological science course, at least one of which includes a laboratory. • Language other than English (proficiency) • Proficiency equivalent to two years of high school courses in the same language.

  19. When do I apply? • Eligible after accumulation of 30 units • Only include college credited units • Applications due in the fall for the following fall semester/quarter

  20. Other programs to be aware of • Transfer Admission Guarantees: • You file for a TAG during the beginning of your second year. • You have to have completed a minimum of 30 college credited units. • You must complete all requirements by the spring semester before you wish to attend. SUMMER SESSION DOES NOT COUNT! • Schools that offer TAGs: • Davis • Irvine • Merced • Riverside • San Diego • Santa Barbara • Santa Cruz • See career center beginning of fall

  21. Financial Aid Facts • Apply for FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov • Check for Cal Grant eligibility at school • 4 types of awards: • Grants • Scholarships • Work-Study • Loans

  22. Housing • On-Campus housing great option: • Great way to meet people. Highly encourage it • There are different styles of living • High rises • Suites: one bathroom per 2/3 rooms. Single sex • Apartment style suites but with bathroom and common area

  23. Housing • Different rules on each campus • Meal Plans are optional and usually included • Prices vary • Many resources • Computing centers • Laundry rooms • Resident advisors • Security monitors • Fraternities/Sororities/Co-Ops

  24. Contact us @: • Assyrians@berkeley.edu • http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~assyrian/Home.html

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