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Category: University of California Admissions Data 2017

Applying to College in 2020-2021–It’s All About the Extracurriculars

June 2, 2020

Many top colleges are dropping the SAT and ACT this year. Before we discuss the details, take a look at how applications were traditionally evaluated, please see my classic post: The Secret to College Admissions. Then read on, below. Changes for 2020-2021–The SAT and ACT in Retreat There are big changes everywhere in higher education.…
Strategy for your University of California Application and Data Update

July 11, 2017

Who should read this post–anybody applying to the University of California. Contents–see below for a look at the latest data, as of July 11, 2017, with acceptance rates, a one-campus snapshot of GPA and test averages (for subscribers only) and your takeaway on relative chances of admissions based on your numbers and who you are.…
Trends in College Applications at the University of California. Bonus: an Explanation of the Waitlist, the rise of Waitlist Admissions, and the Role of Politics in College Admissions in 2019-2020. Warning: Somewhat Wonky.

June 9, 2017

Who should read this post–anybody who wants an overview of data in admissions for the University of California, and anybody who wants to understand the use of waitlists and waitlist admits, with a historical perspective that applies all the more in 2020. Also: Anybody who is still innocent enough to think data is just data.…