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Patricia Garcia
Fall 2013 CSU-UC Counselor Conference
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools
On Becoming a Bruin…
• Nearly 95% of all incoming freshmen attend summer orientation, receiving extensive information on course planning and assistance with course enrollment.
• 94% of freshmen live on “The Hill” and on-campus housing is guaranteed for three years.
• UCLA’s freshman class includes students from nearly all 50 states and over 80 countries.
• Welcome Week festivities are designed to inspire a sense of Bruin Pride in new students.
• UCLA’s first-year curriculum includes innovative multi- disciplinary courses, such as the Freshman clusters, and small group seminars (Fiat Lux) with distinguished faculty.
• 60% of freshman entrants earn a degree in the major they choose during their 1st year.
• UCLA offers over 125 majors and more than 80 minors.
More on UCLA’s Freshman Year Experience
• The Bruin Resource Center and UCLA’s Healthy Campus Initiative provide numerous resources and services to enable students to get the most out of their UCLA education.
• 54% of all undergraduates are awarded need-based scholarships or grant aid; the average award in 2012-13 was $17,369.
• UCLA ranked #1 among 25 public universities that enjoy the greatest percentage of freshmen who return for their 2nd year [Source: U.S. Department of Education]
Support for the Freshman Year Experience
• UCLA plans to enroll 4,100 California residents (same as Fall 2013).
• UCLA expects to use a waitlist to maximize freshman enrollment.
• Effective with the fall 2013 term, UCLA will offer two new majors:- (Pre-) Financial Actuarial Mathematics, and- Film and Television.
• New! UCLA will host a fall open house for prospective applicants on Saturday, September 28; for more information of all fall admissions events, see www.admission.ucla.edu/Events
What you can expect from UCLA for Fall 2014
Lisa Przekop
Director of Admissions
CSU-UC Counselor Conference 2013
Fall 2013 Outcomes Fall 2014 Outlook
• 29% of new freshmen are underrepresented
• 38% of new freshmen are first generation college students
• 77% of ELC students admitted
• 563 admitted from Wait List
• No changes in selection process
• Science majors should declare major
• SAT Subject Exam Recommendations:Engineering: Math Level 2 Creative Studies: Major related exam
• Accepting electronic transcripts from Docufide and eTranscript CA
Pick up a copy of our Horizons Newsletter
Outcomes and Outlook…
LIMITLESS ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES
College of Letters & Science College of Engineering College of Creative Studies
• 17,000+ undergraduates• 80 majors and 40 minors• New minors in Theater and
Theater Production
• 1,200+ undergraduates
• 5 majors• Selection by major
• ~400 undergraduates• 8 majors• Supplemental application
required; selection by faculty
• “Create” knowledge
• UCSB is a residential campus, small commuter population
• Housing is guaranteed! 8 Residence Halls, 3 Apartment Complexes, some with ocean views!
• Transportation is easy --- no need for a car, but a bike is a MUST!
• 85% participation rate in activities make UCSB an active campus!
LIVING-LEARNING BALANCED LIFESTYLE
Register at http://admissions.sa.ucsb.edu/VirtualUCSB.asp
Register at http://admissions.sa.ucsb.edu/VirtualUCSB.aspConnect
with UCSB Online
Spring Insight Open House: April 12
Virtual Open House April 15
UCSB Counselor Mailing List Join The Conversation
College Week Live
chats, college fairs, videosApplication & Personal Statement
Webinars
Drop-in chat hours in Oct. & Nov. Counselor Webinars
Welcome to the Counselor Conference!
Frosh Update
Michael McCawley, Director of Admissions
Fall 2013 Outcomes
• 5,000+ application increase• Admit rate less than 50%• Reduced size of incoming class• Waitlisted students admitted
• Increased academic quality• Maintained diversity
Admitted frosh GPA Profile
4.0 or higher – 37.1% 3.5 to 3.99 – 49.8% 3.49 or lower – 13.1% Mean – 3.86
What to Expect for 2014
UCSC looks for well-rounded, academically strong students who will enrich the student experience at our campus.
Enroll 400 more frosh
Maintain selectivity
Use holistic review
More school visits
The Student Experience
• Accessible faculty• Undergraduate research• Commitment to public service• Leadership opportunities• Our residential colleges
Connecting to Your Inner Slug
THE SLUG CONNECTION E-SLUG NEWSLETTER E-MAIL: [email protected] WEB: admissions.ucsc.edu PHONE: 831.459.4008 / 831. 459.2131 REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES SOCIAL MEDIA VISIT THE CAMPUS – tours weekdays and PREVIEW DAY OCTOBER 19