@collegemom111111: I have no insider knowledge on how each UC campus determines their Regents/Chancellor scholars but I do know that each UC campus has their own set of criteria along with a comprehensive review of the whole application. Some schools may emphasize volunteering/community service while others on academic awards or unique talents. As I have stated before, each UC campus is looking for academically competitive applicants that fit their own criteria to form a unique and diverse in-coming Freshman class.
Quick question- in the possible situation where I am rejected and I write an appeal- could I discuss my senior year grade influx? I currently have a 4.2 W GPA and in one of my PIQs I discussed my grade influx throughout junior year and how it would only continue, therefore supporting my PIQ. I appreciate any help/advice 
@zoea4057: First wait for your decision. Regarding appeals, here is the link of what documentation is required if you decide to proceed to appeal after a denial.
How were you notified of the Chancellors Reception - email or mail? Thanks! @TCNCmom
@montanatocali email
I got the invite as well, but I have no idea what the reception is for. Is it a status for top applicants for UCSC? Are there perks for admitted students if they decide to attend? Thank you!
Did anyone receive any regents notification or acceptance package in the mail? Still nothing for me. Located in SoCal
i havent but i wonder when they send it out tho
Anything Yet? it’s 3:24pm and wondering when they are coming out.
I have just scrolled through a lot of comments. So a University is asking Teachers to house kids? There’s a housing shortage at UCSC?
When did UCSC release the majority of the decisions last year?
Hey everyone, I was accepted early and posted my stats 2/27, comment #67. I just found out I was calculating my GPA wrong (I forgot to add honors points for community college and counted a non A-G course I think). I can’t edit or delete my comment so I will comment my new stats (and extra detail on essays). Sorry for the misleading stats 
Admitted Technology and Information Management (TIM)
In State || 4.0 UW / 4.38 W / 4.31 capped || ACT 34
Took summer classes related to CS, meh extracirrics, unrelated work exp.
Essays about 1) confronting issue on sports team and programming a spreadsheet to resolve issue, 2) creativity in baking, 3) Experience gained from helping my non-English speaking immigrant parents, 4) recognizing excuses for what they were
Does anyone else’s portal not work? I log into the portal several times a day and today suddenly I keep getting error messages, and my computer saying the portal isn’t safe or secure… ???
@lakergirl6232 Same. “Sever not responding.”
Wonder if UCSC admission portals have been hacked (like 4 other colleges this week) or if they are doing system maintenance in preparation for decisions…
Guys when can we expect to hear from UCSC?
@liaaa Fri. 3/15 starting at 2AM PST
@lakergirl6232 2am? Not 3pm??
@liaaa Sorry, I meant 12AM PST, not 2AM. This is based on prior years when they release at 12AM on the release date (which they told us is 3/15).
Has anyone gotten the “Special Invitation to UCSC Even in L.A. Area”? I have gotten a lot of interest emails from UCSC, I hope they are offering money!