Sometimes it takes a significant amount of time for us to receive records from schools abroad. In the United States, the academic record is called a "transcript." * Veterans or active-duty military personnel: If you completed courses offered by a branch of the U.S. military, you may indicate your intention to submit your military transcript by checking the box in the "About You" section of the application. Choosing to study at UC is a major decision. However, some campuses/majors may require letters of recommendation as part of a supplemental application review. 1 yearlong course (or 2 semesters) of visual and performing arts, 1 additional course from any subject areas above, Are enrolled in a regular session (fall, winter or spring) at a college or university after high school/secondary school. Letters of recommendation You should not submit letters of recommendation for the UC application. One year of approved interdisciplinary or earth and space sciences coursework can meet one year of the requirement. ), report your subjects and grades/scores on the International External Exams page of the application, under the Test Scores tab (step 6 of 7). If you are admitted, we must receive an official academic record directly from each institution you attended, beginning with grade nine and up to and including the school or college/university you currently attend. The fee waiver program is for United States citizens, permanent residents, and applicants eligible for AB540 benefits. That's because UC has one of the strongest financial aid programs in the country. You must pay an $80 application fee for each campus to which you apply. Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Science courses can be used in area D as an additional science (i.e., third year or beyond). If you are admitted and accept an offer of admission, you can then submit official military transcripts (e.g., ACE, SMAART) to the UC campus. Freshman: Additional information by country, Completed their secondary education and have earned a certificate of completion which enables them to be admitted to a university in their home country, Never been enrolled as a university student, 2 years of history (in place of U.S. History, history of your country), 4 years of composition and literature in language in which you are instructed, 3 years (four years recommended) of college-preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry. You can see if you automatically qualify for a fee waiver within the application. Recommenders are strongly encouraged to submit their letters by the deadline, but will still be able to submit after the posted date. This will be optional and not required. If you sat or will sit for external exams (e.g. * (Approved integrated math courses may be used to fulfill part or all of this requirement). If you apply to more than four, you’ll need to pay $70 for each additional choice. Be sure to check for an email message from a campus. During the 2019-20 application cycle: ● UC Berkeley invited over 13% of our freshman applicants to submit letters, ● Over 53% of the invited applicants requested at least one letter from a recommender, ● Of the students that requested at least one letter, there was a response rate of over 92%. As of fall 2017, UC policy allows for letters of recommendation in the UC Policy for Augmented Review Letters of Recommendation at UC Berkeley Tools for Students As of fall 2015, some freshman applicants seeking admission will have the opportunity to submit two letters of recommendation. Fee waivers can’t be applied to more than four campuses, regardless of their source (e.g. English language proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS). with geometry content may be equated with a standard course in geometry. titles of courses and examinations you completed; any degree or diploma you may have received. with geometry content may be equated with a standard course in geometry. Whether you want to be in a big city, nestled in a redwood forest or on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, there's something for everyone. And we want you to get every penny of help you deserve.