When should I send in my UC applications?

[QuixoticRick]

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Do the UCs send a confirmation email saying they’ve received my application right after I send it, or is it 4-5 weeks later, like I’ve heard?

I sent my application online on the 3rd of November. I got an e-mail immediately after I paid and submitted my application then. It wasn’t until today that I got an application acknowledgement letter in the mail. I also logged onto the UC Application Status page and verified everything and so it’s complete. Today is the 21st so it took them less than three weeks, which is what they’ve said on their website. </p>

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What else needs to be sent out? On the site, I can’t find what else needs to be sent out, besides sending SAT scores and paying fees.

You only need to send your test scores through the agency (Collegeboard for SAT and ACT for ACT I believe). They do NOT take supplemental stuff. Also, you need to send in financial aid information (FAFSA) when it is live in January.</p>

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Regarding the SAT sending, when they say “If you are applying for the fall term, the Admissions Offices must receive your test results from the agencies no later than the date in January when December test scores are normally reported.” (University of California - Admissions) does this mean that it’s ok to send it right when it comes out?

Just send it in before January. I had mine sent automatically, as I listed them on my registration (all of the colleges, the UCs being some of them).</p>

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Are the only transcripts we need to send out the ones due July 15? “If you are admitted for the fall term, you must arrange to have final, official transcripts sent to the Admissions Office no later than July 15.” (University of California - Admissions - The University of California offers one of the broadest ranges of study of any institution of higher learning in the world, all at an affordable price.)

You only send them a transcript when you enroll there. Thus, you’d only send one. It’ll be your final transcript too. They have you submit your grades on their application and if you do end up going there and things are different, except to have some answers ready because it won’t look favorably on your integrity. </p>

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If the answer to question 4 is yes, it means that we don’t have to send a transcript by nov 30. This means I’ll only send one copy of my transcript to the school I decide to go to?

Yup.</p>

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Where do I write down my predicted IB scores?

You don’t write down your predicted scores for anything. If you haven’t taken it yet, write down the date you’re expected to take it and leave the score BLANK.</p>

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Do I send the California income tax forms by Nov 30 too? If so, which forms do I sent? My family’s W-2 form is not filled in, because our income is foriegn earned. Should I just send all 14 pages?

No. </p>

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When it says “Send only the original application form, fees and personal statement to the processing service address. Do not include letters of recommendation, transcripts, test score reports or other supporting documentation such as awards, photographs, poetry, etc., to the processor. They will not be forwarded, returned or retained.” (University of California - Admissions) does this mean that recommendation letters are NOT considered at all?

They don’t take supplements. They’ll dump them. They don’t consider them as a part of the process.</p>

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To my knowledge, the online app and payment is by Nov 30. SAT scores are by Jan, whenever they come out. And final transcripts are July 15. Am I missing anything? (this is just to clarify question 2)

You’re not missing anything.</p>