First, the undergraduate application conditions
1. Language performance requirements: (1) TOEFL: 83 (2) IELTS: 7.0; (3)SAT average score: 1760-2 130(SAT average score: reading: 570-690; Mathematics: 600-750; Writing: 580-720); (4) GPA: 3.60.
Requirements for transferring credits with IB: AP courses require a score of not less than 3.0, IB only accepts advanced courses, and standard courses cannot transfer credits, with a score of not less than 5.0.
3. Application materials: (1) General application form: unified application through UC system, through which nine undergraduate schools under UC system can be applied at the same time, and each school needs to submit an application fee separately; (2) Letter of recommendation from teachers: 2 letters; (3) high school transcripts; (4) Personal statement: 2 articles.
Second, the postgraduate application conditions
1. Language requirements: UCLA accepts TOEFL scores and IELTS scores. The total score in TOEFL is not less than 87, writing is not less than 25, speaking is not less than 24, reading is not less than 2 1, and listening is not less than17; IELTS: The total score is not less than 7.0.
2. Application materials:
(1) There is generally no minimum GPA requirement for official university transcripts.
(2) Personal statement and recommendation letter.
(3)GRE scores: generally, there is no minimum score requirement, and some science and engineering subjects still need GRE scores; TOEFL score: minimum 87 points.
(4) Writing samples: some humanities majors are required.
Third, the characteristics of various campuses of the University of California
University of California at Berkeley
The school is located in the hilly area of the San Francisco Bay Area, with seascape and downtown prosperity, and a strong academic atmosphere on campus. There are many characteristic cafes on Panshan Highway, and contemporary art galleries, independent bookstores and video stores are also a few steps away. There are many restaurants around the school. They are very cheap, such as Mexican food, Italian food, Korean food, hot dogs, all kinds of desserts and, of course, many bars. In addition, Berkeley is rated as one of the most radical campuses in the United States, with a rich student population. To be a student in Berkeley, we should not only enjoy the academic feast and the convenience of the city, but also be prepared for the impact of multi-culture.
University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA is the best representative of a big city and a big campus. This means endless opportunities and conveniences. Whether it's courses, interest groups or accommodation, there are only accidents that you can't choose. The charming scenery of the beach, rich entertainment activities and the possibility of passing a Hollywood movie star are all attractive places.
University of California San Diego
Very beautiful campus, you can walk to the seaside in a few minutes and walk to the city in 20 minutes. The campus is divided into five parts, there are free buses on campus, and it is also responsible for picking up and dropping off the airport on holidays, which is very humanized! UCSD will become the first smoke-free campus of the University of California when it starts school in September this year.
University of California at Davis
The university town has a perfect environment and complete campus facilities. More than half of the towns with 50,000 people are students, and the development of the city is mainly students. Teachers live on campus, and the relationship between teachers and students is closer. There are all kinds of restaurants with unique styles, brand-new bookstores and clothing stores. There are no large shopping malls and chain stores, but there are long pedestrian streets, which make this town look more intimate. The most convenient means of transportation on campus is bicycles, as well as bicycle lanes!
University of California, Santa Barbara
Shanghai Jiaotong University ranks among the top 38 universities in the world. The school itself does have many outstanding achievements and many popular majors. Located in Santa Barbara, California, it is a small town with beautiful scenery and strong literary atmosphere. Because of its unique geographical location, UCSB has naturally become the most popular school in UC, and it is not easy for international students to enroll.
university of california irvine
The University of California is the best research university in the system, and many hot topics in academic circles are carried out here, with strong scientific strength and first-class network equipment. The geographical advantage of being close to Silicon Valley also provides a lot of internship and employment opportunities.
University of California, Santa Cruz
As an academically top public university, Santa Cruz is overshadowed by other schools in the system. But academically, Santa Cruz's social sciences, humanities and arts, biological research and other majors still have great advantages. According to statistics, the employment rate of this school is also quite high.
4. Advantages of studying in California
Chinese party, language advantage
California, especially Northern California, is a place where Chinese people live in compact communities, so there are many Chinese here, and they have an advantage in language, which is also a place where many parents feel at ease.
There are many universities and famous schools.
There are nearly 40 public universities, 10 private universities, 7 liberal arts colleges,1/kloc-0 community colleges and more than 20 private high schools in California. From Stanford to Caltech, from Berkeley to UCLA, as well as Southern University, Claremont College and so on. There are countless world-class schools in California. It is precisely because of this that many students who want to pursue prestigious schools will not be stingy with their love for California.
The best public university system in the United States and the world.
California has two public university systems. One is the University of California system, also known as the University of California system; The other is California State University System, also known as California State University System. Among them, under the University of California system, more than 9 schools are in US News &; World report before America 100. The California State University system covers almost all of California. Each school has its own corresponding characteristics and teaching expertise. So no matter what level of students, they can find their own schools in California.