Your Teen’s Path to the UCs: A Practical Guide for Parents

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The UC the process is more competitive than ever—but with the right guidance, your student can rise to the challenge. 

Join us on Monday, April 28 at 1:00 PM PT / 4:00 PM ET to gain insights into the latest UC admissions trends and learn how your student can begin building a strong application profile starting today.

249,000 applicants. What can your teen do to make an impact? 

The UCs use a holistic review process, which means every part of your student’s profile matters. So how can they make the most of high school and craft a truly compelling application?

Join UC admissions experts Kate Strzelecki and Sophie Heller as they walk you through a clear, practical breakdown of the UC admissions process. With experience guiding students to UCLA, UC Berkeley, UCSD, and beyond, they’ll show your family exactly what to expect—and how to get ahead.

 

You'll discover:

🎓 How course selection, academic rigor, and GPA factor into the UC admissions process—including how UCs actually calculate GPA

📈 Ways to approach the increasing number of applicants and use your teen’s interests and activities to help shape a strong application

🗺️ Practical steps you can take early on to help your teen make thoughtful, informed choices throughout high school

⚠️ The biggest application mistakes students make—and how to avoid them.

 

Plus, we’ll have a live Q&A where you can ask all of your burning UC admissions questions!

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Your Speakers

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Kate Strzelecki

Kate is what we call a lifer in admissions. She spent over a decade on the college side,  reading thousands of applications at Hawaii Pacific University and NYU before jumping to the other side of the desk to help students navigate the process.

Since 2017, Kate has developed deep expertise in the UC system, having worked with over 100 students applying to UCs. Since joining Collegewise in 2022, around 90% of her seniors apply to UC campuses each year, giving her unique insight into what these schools are really looking for and how to help students stand out.

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Sophie Heller

Since 2021, Sophie has guided students to admission at competitive UC campuses such as UCLA, UC San Diego, and UC Irvine, developing deep expertise in the UC admissions process. Known for her collaborative, energetic, and patient approach, she enjoys guiding students through every step of the college application journey. Sophie sees this time as an exciting opportunity for students to discover their passions and define their goals. Her students have also been accepted to USC, the University of Michigan, and other highly selective institutions.

About Collegewise

Since 1999, our team of 100+ counselors has dedicated their expertise to creating a worry-free, effortless college application process for students of all levels. 

Collegewise empowers students academically and relieves parents of their project management duties through our personalized counseling and tutoring programs. 

Say goodbye to application stress and welcome a new, streamlined experience with Collegewise. 

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