<p>ahh sorry. i meant to type....
i was told by GC that UCs CAN NOT discriminate based on income/disability. so technically, they can't send on questionnaires that request more info? (sorry. i don't really understand that part either... but that's what my GC said) </p>
<p>i know this is complicated. but im still confused about the fact that...
if they were already impressed by someone's stats... why would they want more info about that person?
therefore, personally, i hate to say it, but i think that any of the questionnaire (all three versions) are for ppl that are borderline.
you can look at it both positively or negatively. but you'll definitely be better off thinking that at least you know for sure that youre not yet rejected! :) </p>
<p>yeah. it seems strange that so many people are getting it this year. Supposedly, one out of 400 kids got one from my school last year, and this year, 5-6 kids got it. and these kids are top 1-2% (which totally threw my GC off)</p>
<p>anyways. i'm the last person at my school to get a questionnaire, apparently all the other kids got them last week. </p>
<p>i would think the last batch of forms would come out before regents scholarship send out their e-mails (last year, i think it was feb 14 (valentine's day present? hahaha. anyways. it probably wont be the 14th considering that it is a sat!) or if they don't consider ppl that they send questionnaires out to for regents... then the date might be different.</p>
<p>PS dont be discouraged. we have a tough year! so what if we're borderline right now... decisions are not official until the end of march. so work hard on those questionnaires!</p>
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<p>That is a little secret in the world of admissions. Technically, it IS illegal (federal and state laws) to discriminate against someone for their disability, but it is ok to discriminate in favor of them, i.e., give them an admissions plus factor for overcoming difficult circumstances.</p>
<p>There are really no laws on discrimination by income groups, but UC (and many other colleges) also gives low income apps bonus points as well.</p>
<p>And, yes, it is highly unlikely that an augmented review candidate is even close to a Regents, since those are the auto-accepts.</p>
<p>Is it possible that some review recipients are borderline regents? There have been cases where the recipients' stats are simply too good to be borderline.</p>
<p>If your question was, is there a form of augmented review for borderline Regents, the answer is no. However, a number of those who receive the supplemental questionnaire DO get a Regents invite/scholarship. For example, a student could have steller stats, but something came up in the essays (i.e. disability) which (for the most part) triggers the email and request for additional info. A number of students who fit into that group enter as Regents Scholars.</p>
<p>bluebayou,
so does that mean that UCs can and are allowed to send out questionnaires asking about income? Sorry, so i have a question. Considering the budget crisis of CA, wouldn't they prefer to have people of higher income? </p>
<p>thank you UCLA77.
i was wondering if you know someone that got both questionnaire and regents or can you tell us the source of this info? </p>
<p>it would be amazing if you have their stats bc i think it is almost impossible to determine what kind of stats/ECs are considered borderline at berkeley (since it is a very prestigious school). but especially with the econ this year, us seniors dont know what is considered "borderline" and "regents" this year. </p>
<p>also, are you saying that everyone that got a questionnaire is borderline for admissions and the lucky few is borderline for regents? </p>
<p>calparent2008,
sorry. may i ask what is considered as "recipients' stats are simply too good to be borderline"? thank you.</p>
<p>also, did anyone get questionnaire from any other UCs?
i know UCLA also sends them out, and i didnt get one from them.
but i also know that i didnt get regents either. so now i guess im either accepted or rejected, and not borderline.</p>
<p>The UC application asks about family income right on the first page of the app. Each UC campus handles it differently, but they all give admission tips to kids from low income familes and/or who attend low income schools.</p>
<p>I got a talent one, and am kind of surprised that it would mean that I was borderline. I'm valedictorian and have a 2380, plus tons of strong ECs - although, I'm applying to the chemistry school and I heard that would be much harder. Anyone else have any information on whether this questionnaire is any indicator of your admissions status?</p>
<p>lei123 - my counselor said that the questionnaire means your either borderline or that your already accepted but they want to find out more info about you for scholarships</p>
<p>How do you know if they want you to reply to this questionaire? I'm assuming they e-mail you, but it is possible that I could have deleted it. Is there another way to check? Would it show up on the berkeley app site when i log in?</p>
<p>I haven't received anything from any of the UC's i applied to (UCB, UCLA, UCSD). Does that mean i have a very bleak chance of getting in at any of these universities ? btw i am international. and my berkeley status page shows that my application is in review.</p>
<p>Kiki I got one from UCLA Its due on the 10th, and they ask for 1st semester grades, and give you 2 optional essays. It has NO LETTER OF RECOMMENDATIONS.And I'm glad, cause frankly, I wouldnt have been able to, we have a 4day weekend, and I cant really contact teachers I like. It was academically based and i guess well you judge here are the questions:</p>
<p>Question #1:
In your application you may have mentioned an extraordinary talent/skill or academic achievement. This may include participation in Junior Olympics, national debate competitions, recognition for musical talent, etc. Please take this opportunity to share with us more detailed information about the level of your achievement, depth of participation, and passion for this particular area. </p>
<p>Question #2:
Please describe any special circumstances that you would like us to consider that may have affected your ability to achieve academically. This may include personal circumstances, family experiences, and opportunities that were or were not available at your school or home. If you participated in an educational preparation program (i.e, EAOP, Talent Search, Upward Bound, PUENTE, etc.) please describe your level of involvement and how each program was beneficial to you. </p>
<p>I just finished my first essay, the max for each is 600 words.. and the second one is wayyy easier in my opinion. if im borderline for ucla..i dont know about ucb. everyone says ucb is harder, but ucla has been above ucb many years. they are definitely the top uc's and are really close.</p>
<p>After reviewing your application we would like to provide you the opportunity to elaborate on information about yourself which you feel might be helpful in reviewing your application for UCLA. This is an optional supplemental component to the review process which may assist our readers in further evaluating your application. Any information you provide in your essay response(s) will not negatively impact our assessment of your application. </p>
<p>Please feel free to respond to any one (or both) of the questions below. You may want to expand upon and provide more detailed information than was previously provided on your UC application to assist our readers in fully understanding your academic preparation, personal accomplishments or obstacles, or commitment to achieving a university education.</p>
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<p>Dam.. i just got the questionaire - low income/disadvantaged one. I don't know whether to be excited or feel down because I am a borderline applicant.</p>