<p>So I apply via the UC's own application system, but there's no need for any teacher's reference whatsoever ? That's so weird! I'm an international btw... can someone clarify this ? How do they pick people then ? Thanks!</p>
<p>they basically don’t need teacher/counselor references and select based on everything else. you realize that you are submitting other things that aren’t recommendations right?</p>
<p>Like what “other things” ? Are they outside the application forms online ?</p>
<p>just don’t worry about it. it’s a college application like the other standard US ones, but you aren’t required to send in any references. don’t bother circumventing the application and trying to send a reference in by mail because they will just throw it away.</p>
<p>And um, do other UCs see your application ? I applied to 4, will they know I applied to 4 ?</p>
<p>The UCs don’t want any recommendation letters. That is actually true for most public universities in the US. You also submit one application centrally and all UCs you are applying to get the application. Also, you should send your SAT scores to only one UC; all others get it from that one. Decisions are based on what you are required to submit (app, with grades and anything else you provide in the application, and test scores).</p>