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in Introducing the University or Answers for students with excess units, i.e., more than (Approximate):
Transfers (online at universityofcalifornia.edu/ 80 UC-transferable semester units before
admissions). These publications are also a vailable enrollment.
at any community college counseling office or at Applications: 12,357
u n i v e r s i t y
B.S. Degree B.S. Degree • Students are admitted to the major only
after enrolling at Berkeley and a petition to
• Requires a year of general chemistry, a year • Majors provide an interdisciplinary approach
declare the major has been approved by the
of calculus, and a calculus-based physics to environmental studies, combining biology,
department. Completion of specific Berkeley
course(s) in mechanics and wave motion. nutrition, chemistry, and environmental
courses, with specific grades, may be required
• Completion of additional major prerequisites science, accompanied by public policy and
for admission to the major.
in calculus-based physics, chemistry and management.
• Complete as much major preparation as pos-
mathematics is encouraged. • Selection is based upon completion of appro-
sible before transfer to increase the likelihood
• For all majors in the College of Chemistry: a priate major preparation in courses such as
of acceptance.
minimum overall grade-point average of 3.0 is calculus, biology, physics, chemistry, and the
required for admission consideration. social sciences.
uc berkeley transfer admission
THE PERSONAL STATEMENT have read your statement we will ask, “What What if I am applying for a scholarship?
do we know about this individual?” If we have
FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS learned little about you, your personal state-
Elaborate on the academic and extracurricular
information in the application that demonstrates
ment has not been successful.
You are asked to provide a response to two your motivation, achievement, leadership, and
prompts, both of which you must answer, using a • Place all achievements, both academic and commitment.
maximum of 1,000 words total. You may allocate non-academic, in the context of the opportu-
the word count as you wish. If you choose to re- nities you have had, any unusual conditions
How should I distribute the 1,000 words among
spond to one prompt at greater length, we suggest or hardships you have faced, and the ways in
the two prompts?
your shorter answer be no less than 250 words. which you have responded to them.
• Include interest in your intended major, • You may allocate the word count as you
Why is the personal statement so important? explain the way in which your academic wish. If you choose to respond to one prompt
interests developed, and describe any related at greater length, we suggest your shorter
The personal statement: answer be no less than 250 words.
work or volunteer experience.
• enriches and completes your application; • Explain your reason for transferring, if you are • Stay within the word limit as closely as you
• provides supplemental information that allows applying from an institution other than a Cali- can. A little over—1,012 words, for example
admissions staff to discover and evaluate dis- fornia community college. For example, you —is fine.
tinctions among applicants whose academic may substantiate your choice of a particular
records are often very similar; major or your interest in studying with certain How do I get more information?
• may be used by the Scholarships Office in faculty on our campus. Community college counselors, transfer center
consideration for an award. • Include information about your family or work personnel, or Berkeley campus outreach staff can
responsibilities (especially if you are an older, be helpful when writing your personal statement.
What does Berkeley look for in the returning, or re-entry student).
personal statement?
• Discuss any gaps in your education, particu-
Berkeley seeks information about: larly if you believe your earlier academic work
does not accurately reflect your abilities.
• choices you’ve made and what you’ve gained
• Discuss the benefits you would gain from
as a result of those choices
EOP, if you wish to be considered for that Topics For
• exceptional personal or academic recognition program. Tell us about your determination to Transfer Applicants
• intellectual curiosity succeed academically, even though you may
• unusual talent or ability have lacked the kind of support usually avail- These are the prompts you will be
able to second or third generation college- asked to answer:
• leadership, service to others
bound students.
• substantial experience with other cultures
• Keep in mind that different colleges and uni-
• participation in an outreach program or versities may be looking for different kinds of Prompt #1
internship information. If you are applying to a number What is your intended major?
• your ability to overcome or manage significant of private and public institutions, using the Discuss how your interest in the
challenges same personal statement/admission essay(s) subject developed and describe
• your ability to think analytically and write critically for all of them may not be advisable. any experience you have had in
Also, please let us know if you: • Proof, edit, and share your statement with the field—such as volunteer work,
others. Consult a friend, teacher, or counselor internships and employment,
• have experienced special circumstances that for comments. Your personal statement participation in student organizations
may have affected your studies should reflect your own thoughts. Ask advice and activities—and what you have
• have contended with a serious illness or of whomever you like, but DO NOT USE gained from your involvement.
disability, or ANYONE’S PUBLISHED WORDS BUT YOUR
OWN. This includes “Internet” essays.
• are the first in your family to attend a college Prompt #2
or university.
Do I have a better chance of being admitted if I Tell us about a personal quality,
Tell us how you achieved academic success in
write about unusual circumstances or hardship? talent, accomplishment, contribution
spite of these or any other obstacles.
or experience that is important
Not necessarily; having a hardship is no guar-
to you. What about this quality or
What should I discuss as a transfer applicant? antee of admission. If you choose to write about
accomplishment makes you proud
difficulties you’ve experienced, describe:
• Read the instructions and address the two and how does it relate to the person
prompts. Allow time for reflection, preparation, • how you confronted and overcame your chal- you are?
and revisions. In general, focus on relatively lenges, rather than describing a hardship just
recent activities and experiences. for the sake of including it in your application;
• Tell us who you are and what you do. After we • what you learned or achieved in spite of these
circumstances.
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