Eop

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - GENERAL
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<p>This may sound like a stupid question, but the UCs say that
“The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is a recruitment and academic support program established by the university to increase the enrollment of educationally disadvantaged and low-income students.”</p>

<p>What do they mean when they say educationally disadvantaged? I fit under the low-income, should I apply & does it give me an advantage in admissions?</p>

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<p>It may give you an edge, but you have to discuss it in your essays.</p>

<p>University</a> of California - Counselors</p>

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<p>You only have to write in the additional comments, so I'm not worried.</p>

<p>I'm just wondering if it helps to apply at all.</p>

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<p>yes, it definitely can help since being low income is a plus factor for admissions.</p>