What type of student does Berkeley look for?

Berkeley wants students who are intelligent, leaders, passionate about what they’re studying, and will have a positive impact on campus. To show Berkeley that you’re the type of student they want to admit, you should aim to take difficult classes and get good grades in them (aim for an unweighted GPA of about 4.3).

How long does it take to hear back from UC Berkeley?

You can expect a decision via email within five to seven days. NOTE: No new major changes will be considered after January 31, 2021.

What GPA does UC Berkeley look at?

You must have a 3.0 GPA (3.4 for non-residents) or higher and no grades lower than a C in required high school courses. You can also substitute SAT subject tests for courses. If you don’t meet the requirements, it is possible to gain admission with a high enough score on the ACT/SAT plus on two SAT subject tests.

Does Berkeley have early decision?

Applications for admission are available beginning in October of the year prior to the year in which you would enter UC Berkeley. UC Berkeley does not offer application for early admission or early decision.

What are my chances of getting off the UC Berkeley waitlist?

Your chance for admission from the Berkeley wait-list is about 33\%, which is twice as high as the normal acceptance rate. Good luck!

Do UCS verify extracurricular activities?

Applicants are asked to provide documentation to verify one item from sections on the UC application including academic history, honors and awards, extracurricular activities, volunteer work and community service, special program participation, employment, or information contained in the personal insight responses.

Does UC Berkeley ask for portfolios?

As part of the UC application process, UC Berkeley and other UC campuses do not ask applicants for transcripts, portfolios, or other supporting documents. Applicants are expected to self-report their grades from their own transcripts, honestly and accurately.

Is it hard to get into the University of California at Berkeley?

This week, Insider took a look at the University of California at Berkeley. UC Berkeley is one of nine schools that fall under the “University of California” umbrella. While many of the UC schools are competitive, none are more difficult to get into than the Berkeley location.

How long is the UC Berkeley admissions essay?

Students answer four of these and each are around 350 words long. A full listing of the prompts used for the 2018-2019 admissions cycle can be viewed here. Insider reviewed over half a dozen admissions essays from current UC Berkeley students.

Is there an interview at Berkeley?

Berkeley does not conduct interviews in the admissions process. The application is the only information we will have to assess your strengths. The Personal Insight Questions presents an opportunity for you to tell us who you are as a student, as a learner, and as a community member.