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Webinar

Mastering the UC Application: A Live Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Join us for an interactive session with a former UCLA admissions officer to hear the latest on UC admissions trends and how your student can start building their most competitive profile now. 

 Tuesday, September 8

 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET 

   Zoom

Get a Real-Time Look at the UC Application + Expert Advice

The UC application may look straightforward, but every section gives students an opportunity to add context, highlight what they’ve accomplished, and help admissions readers understand who they are beyond their grades.

Join  Joel Ontiveros, former UCLA Assistant Director of Admissions, for a live look at this year’s UC admissions landscape and a step-by-step walkthrough of the 2026-2027 UC Application.

Joel will break down the key trends and deadlines shaping this year’s admissions cycle, then take families inside the application to show what deserves the most attention, what students often miss, and how each section can help admissions readers see the full picture of who they are. Whether your teen is a senior actively working on their application or an underclassman looking to plan ahead, this session will offer insider guidance you won’t find anywhere else.

During this event, we'll cover:

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The UC admissions trends families should know this year

Get up to speed on the current admissions landscape and what families should keep in mind as students prepare their applications.
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Important UC application dates and deadlines

Understand the key timeline, how the UC application process works, and the essential details students should know before submitting.

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A live walkthrough of the UC application

Follow along as Joel moves through the actual application, including campus and major selection, academic history, activities, Personal Insight Questions, and other important sections.

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How to present your teen’s experiences effectively

Learn where students can add meaningful context, highlight their strengths and accomplishments, and help UC admissions readers better understand why they should be admitted.

🎁 BONUS:

Attendees will receive a free copy of our brand-new 2026-2027 UC Application Guide!

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Meet the Speaker

Joel Ontiveros
Joel Ontiveros
Former UCLA Assistant Director of Admission

Joel Ontiveros has been reading UC applications for eight years. He attended UCLA and got his first job out of college working as an Admissions Officer and then as an Assistant Director for his alma mater. Eventually he joined the Banana Slugs at UC Santa Cruz where he worked as a Regional Admissions Representative and primarily recruited out of state. Joel was pleasantly surprised to find out that UCLA (the most applied to university in the country) actually has humans read every application at least twice. He believes in the transformative power of the UC system - even with all its quirks and issues. 

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