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UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego & More: Tips from Former UC Admissions Officers

 Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at how UC decisions are made and what your student can do now to stand out in one of the most competitive admissions systems in the country.

 Tuesday, July 7

  6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET 

   Zoom

The UC Admissions Playbook Every Family Needs

With 9 undergraduate UC campuses, 250,000 applications each year, and 13 key admissions factors, the UC application process can certainly feel complex. Success requires more than a checklist of admissions tips. Families need to understand how academics, context, PIQs, activities, major choice, and application details all work together to shape admissions decisions.

Join Charles Lu (former Director at UC San Diego) and Lee Ann Cornell (UCLA alumna and former Director of Admission) for a practical breakdown of the UC admissions landscape and actionable insights your family can use right away.

During this event, you will learn:

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How UC readers evaluate applications

Learn from our experts who’ve reviewed thousands of applications.
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How to approach each application section strategically

Get guidance on the PIQs, activities, awards, and ‘Additional Comments’ section.

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How to avoid common UC application mistakes

From major choice to transcript self-reporting, learn what to watch for before the Nov. 30 deadline.

At Collegewise, we have helped students earn 3,000+ UC admits, and our team includes 40+ former admissions officers, California counselors, and UC experts. Register today to help your family approach the UC process with more confidence.

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Meet The Speakers

Charles Lu
Charles Lu
Former Director at UC San Diego & Associate Dean at Johns Hopkins University

Charles has led nationally recognized student success programs and reviewed thousands of applications at institutions including Johns Hopkins, UC San Diego, and UT Austin. A first-generation college student himself, he brings both professional expertise and personal perspective to his counseling. His students have gone on to schools such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford, MIT, Columbia, and UC Berkeley, and he has particular strength in guiding multilingual, multicultural, and first-generation students, as well as those pursuing STEM, pre-health, and research-focused paths. An avid traveler who has explored over 20 countries, Charles is also the co-founder of a nonprofit supporting first-generation students.

Lee Ann Cornell
Lee Ann Cornell
UCLA Alumna & Former Director of Admission

Lee Ann Cornell has spent more than a decade studying how admissions offices make decisions and helping students use that insight to their advantage. She has served as Director of Admission for three different graduate schools and led admission-related initiatives at universities across the country, giving her a clear, behind-the-scenes view of how applications are reviewed. Her students have been admitted to hundreds of colleges, including Ivy League universities, selective public flagships, and top liberal arts colleges. She is known for making a complex process feel organized and human and for helping students uncover authentic, compelling essay ideas.

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