University of California: San Diego

1. University of California:San Diego http://www.ucsd.edu/

2. Deadline to apply for readmission (undergraduate students): 8/2/13 Majors and Learning Environment. Masters in Bio-engineering. Student Faculty Ratio: 19:1 • UCSD offers a wide selection of majors, this includes, Arts, Bioengineering (BE), Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Chinese Studies (B.A.), Classical Studies (B.A.), Cognitive Science (B.A./B.S.) and many others.

3. College Life • Total Enrollment: 28,593 (23,046 undergraduates) • There is a wide variety of houses in UCSD. Students must apply beforehand before they can get a house. And must also wait on the waiting list. “From major concerts to alternative spring break trips abroad, Student Life makes your university experience enjoyable and enriches your education beyond the classroom.” -UCSD There are over 40 social Greek organizations on campus.

4. Applying Most Important/ Application Requirements. SAT Scores Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile SAT Critical Reading: 520 / 650 SAT Math: 590 / 710 SAT Writing: 550 / 670 ACT Composite: 23 /30 ACT English: 22 / 30 ACT Math: 25 / 32 Percent of Applicants Admitted: 35% • The most important thing about UCSD how “UC San Diego is a highly selective campus  with a national reputation for excellence. The campus continues to receive far more applications from eligible students than it can accommodate. Successful applicants must exceed the minimum UC admission criteria. • UC San Diego receives in excess of 60,000 freshman applications each year. • Enrollment goals are established annually. • The campus does not select students on the basis of academic major or choice of UCSD undergraduate college.” -UCSD

5. Paying • Cost of college: Tuition and Fees: $13,217 (in-state); $36,095 (out-of-state) • Books: $1,474 • Room and Board: $11,923 • Other Expenses: $3,414 • Total Cost: $30,028 (in-state); $52,906 (out-of-state) • UCSD Financial Aid (2010 - 11): • Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 75% • Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid • Grants: 68% • Loans: 53% • Average Amount of Aid • Grants: $15,325 • Loans: $5,003 • Scholarships for UCSD (powered by Cappex.com) • Merit aid scholarships available at UCSD • Get matched with private scholarships to help pay for UCSD

6. 101 Sproul Hall  Berkeley, California 94704(510) 642-6000 University of California:Berkeley www.berkeley.edu/‎

7. Deadline to apply for admission (undergraduate students): June 1st Majors and Learning Environment. Masters in Economics Student Faculty Ratio: 15:1 • UC Berkeley offers a wide selection of majors, this includes, Business, Cellular Biology, Economics, Electrical Engineering, English, Political Science, Psychology.

8. College Life • Total Enrollment: 36,137 (25,885 undergraduates) • There is a wide variety of houses in UC Berkeley. Students must apply beforehand before they can get a house. And must also wait on the waiting list. “With several nationally ranked academic programs and 100+ academic majors, Berkeley provides you with endless learning possibilities.” –UC Berkeley The Interfraternity Council is the governing body for 33 of Berkeley’s fraternities. Members are selected throughout the year during formal and informal recruitment periods.

9. Applying Most Important/ Application Requirements. SAT Scores Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile SAT Critical Reading: 600 / 720 SAT Math: 650 / 770 SAT Writing: 620 / 740 ACT Composite: 27 / 33 ACT English: 27 / 34 ACT Math: 27 / 34 Percent of Applicants Admitted: 22% • The most important thing about UCSD how “All applications are read in their entirety by professionally trained readers. That means, we review each application in its entirety, word by word, page by page. Many applications are read two or even three times. • This is an important concept to consider when you complete your application. One way to think of this is that we virtually hug your application—that is how closely we scrutinize what you submit. • The admission holistic review reflects our readers’ thoughtful consideration of the full spectrum of the applicant’s qualifications, based on all evidence provided in the application, and viewed in the context of the applicant’s academic and personal circumstances and the overall strength of the Berkeley applicant pool. Using a broad concept of merit, readers employ the following criteria which carry no pre-assigned weights.” –UC Berkeley

10. Paying • Tuition and Fees: $12,874 (in-state); $35,752(out-of-state) • Books: $1,213 • Room and Board: $15,304 • Other Expenses: $3,497 • Total Cost: $32,888 (in-state); $55,766 (out-of-state) • UC Berkeley Financial Aid (2010 - 11): • Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 66% • Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid • Grants: 56% • Loans: 29% • Average Amount of Aid • Grants: $15,272 • Loans: $5,401 • Scholarships for UC Berkeley (powered by Cappex.com) • Merit aid scholarships available at Berkeley • Get matched with private scholarships to help pay for Berkeley

11. 675 Westwood Plaza  Los Angeles, CA 90024(310) 825-4321 University of California:Los Angeles www.ucla.edu//‎

12. the filing period for Fall Quarter 2013 is over; applications had to be submitted by Friday, November 30, 2012. Majors and Learning Environment. Masters in Biology Student Faculty Ratio: 17:1 • UCLA offers a wide selection of majors, this includes, Biology, Business, Economics, English, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology

13. College Life • Total Enrollment: 39,271 (27,199 undergraduates) • There is a wide variety of houses in UCLA Students must apply beforehand before they can get a house. And must also wait on the waiting list. “UCLA offers over 125 undergraduate majors in five academic divisions”–UCLA

14. Applying Most Important/ Application Requirements. SAT Scores Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile SAT Critical Reading: 560 / 690 SAT Math: 610 / 740 SAT Writing: 590 / 710 ACT Composite: 25 / 31 ACT English: 25 / 32 ACT Math: 26 / 33 Percent of Applicants Admitted: 27% • The most important thing about UCSD how “Each year UCLA admits an extraordinary group of students. We have carefully designed our review process to ensure fairness and expand opportunity. We perform a holistic review of all applicants to UCLA in which all of your achievements, both academic and non-academic, are considered in the context of the opportunities you have had and how fully you have taken advantage of those opportunities. No single attribute or characteristic guarantees admission. Since admission to UCLA is highly selective, it is crucial that freshman applicants present complete pictures of themselves, their educational histories and their personal perspectives by thoroughly and carefully completing the application.” –UC Berkeley

15. Paying • Tuition and Fees: $12,692 (in-state); $35,570 (out-of-state) • Books: $1,521 • Room and Board: $14,232 • Other Expenses: $3,487 • Total Cost: $31,932 (in-state); $54,810 (out-of-state) • UCLA Financial Aid (2010 - 11): • Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 71% • Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid • Grants: 61% • Loans: 38% • Average Amount of Aid • Grants: $15,117 • Loans: $5,649 • Scholarships for UCLA (powered by Cappex.com) • Merit aid scholarships available at UCLA • Get matched with private scholarships to help pay for UCLA