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A Guide for International Undergraduate Applicants

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) welcomes applications from students around the world, and students come from all over world to attend UCLA. Indeed, part of what makes UCLA great is the variety of experiences and backgrounds our students bring to our campus community. Located in a beautiful neighborhood in one of the world's great cities, UCLA is a major research university with a longstanding tradition of academic and research excellence. For nearly a century, UCLA has educated future leaders for every endeavorfrom academia to the arts, from private industry to public service. Consistently ranked in the top tier of national and international universities and powered by extensive

In 2013-14, UCLA enrolled freshmen students from nearly 80 countries.

resources, UCLA graduates enjoy high rates of admission to the worlds top graduate and professional schools and are well prepared for service to society. UCLAs College of Letters and Science and four professional schools Arts and Architecture, Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nursing, and Theater, Film and Television feature renowned faculty and oer over 125 majors. It is little wonder that UCLA is a national and international leader in the breadth and quality of its academic, research, health care, cultural, continuing education and athletic programs. We hope that you will take the time to look closely at the opportunities awaiting you as an undergraduate student at UCLA.

UCLA receives the most

applications for admission of any university in the United States, and our admissions requirements are among the most selective in the nation. We are looking for students who can thrive at an advanced level. We oer admission to those who meet our high academic standards and can demonstrate that they will be active, valuable contributors on campus. Here is what you should know about applying to UCLA. You are an international applicant if a visa is required to reside and study in the United States. A U.S. citizen,

permanent resident, refugee or asylee who currently lives and studies outside the U.S. is considered a domestic applicant with foreign credentials. Regardless of residency status, if you are applying from a school abroad, you should follow the same procedures and timetables as applicants applying from schools located in the United States. International students who complete secondary school in the United States are generally expected to meet the same requirements as U.S. students. As an undergraduate, you may apply for admission as a freshman

(rst-year) or as a transfer student. You are a freshman applicant if you completed secondary school and have not enrolled at any college or university. You are a transfer applicant if you have successfully completed college level coursework amounting to 90-130 quarter (60-90 semester) units of credit and the lower-division courses required for your major course of study. You may not disregard your college record and apply as a freshman. Learn more about transfer at: http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/ prospect/Adm_tr/tradms.htm

ACADEMIC PREPARATION
To be considered for admission to UCLA as a freshman, international students must complete secondary school with a superior record in academic subjects and earn a certicate of completion, which enables the student to be admitted to a university in their home country. Applicants are expected to have completed the following minimum subject requirements: 2 years History/Social Science; 4 years of college-preparatory English (or language of instruction) that focuses on literature and extensive writing; 3 years of mathematics (4 years recommended); 2 years of laboratory science (3 years recommended); 2 years of Language other than Language of Instruction (3 years recommended); 1 year of Visual and Performing Arts (if available). We understand that UCLAs subject requirements may be dicult for some international applicants to meet due to dierences in national curriculums. All applications for admission are reviewed within the context of courses available to them; if a particular required subject is not available, we will consider your application without it. There is no single academic path we expect all students to follow, but the strongest applicants take the most rigorous secondary school curriculum available to them. Please feel free to contact our Oce of Undergraduate Admissions if you have any questions about the subject requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIFIC CRITERIA

Below are some of the most common educational systems and minimum admission requirements for each: British system (including Singapore): Students who have attended school under the British system must present at least ve GCSE/Ordinary-Level examinations and at least three Advanced-Level examinations with superior grades. Results of AdvancedSubsidiary exams also should be submitted. India: Complete Year X and Year XII state board or CBSE exams, with an average mark above 70 and no mark below 60. International Baccalaureate (IB): Students enrolled in IB schools are expected to earn scores of 5 or higher on IBHL exams, and most admitted students typically score 38+ points on the IB Diploma.

TESTING REQUIREMENT
All freshman applicants are expected to take the following tests: The ACT Assessment plus Writing Test - or The SAT Reasoning Test Note: UCLA will use the highest composite score (critical reading + mathematics + writing) from a single test administration. Applicants to the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science are strongly encouraged to take the following SAT Subject Tests: Math Level 2 and a science test (Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics) that is closely related to the applicant's intended major. In order for your test scores to be available in time for our review, all tests must be taken by December of the senior year. All scores should be sent directly to the UCLA admissions oce through the testing agency. UCLAs ACT number is 0448; our College Board (SAT) number is 4837. English language prociency is critical to your success at UCLA. Applicants whose rst language and language of instruction is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS). The minimum score on the internet-based TOEFL is 83; a competitive score is above 100. You must earn a score of 7 or higher on the IELTS. You should instruct the testing agency to report your scores to UCLA. Students who have attended a secondary school where English is the medium of instruction for at least three years are not required to submit TOEFL/IELTS scores.

EVALUATING INTERNATIONAL RECORDS

All applications domestic and international are reviewed in a consistent manner, and all achievement both academic and nonacademic/personal is considered in the context of your educational circumstances, with an emphasis on the opportunities or challenges presented to you and your response to them. No single attribute or characteristic guarantees the admission of any applicant to UCLA. Application review consists of a comprehensive look at all information both academic and personal presented in the application. All applications are read twice, in their entirety, by admissions professionals. Learn more: http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/Prospect/Adm_fr/FrSel.htm We are familiar with many schools around the world. Our careful study of dierent schools, curricula and educational systems also is augmented from information we receive directly from schools, including communication with school personnel. The UC application is designed for students to self-advocate, and we welcome information that applicants think may be helpful in understanding their accomplishments within their school communities. Additional information about the schools you have attended can be included in the comments section of your application for admission. UCLA Undergraduate Admissions does not oer conditional admission nor do we work with agents/agencies. There is no formula for gaining admission to UCLA. Students with vastly dierent credentials come from thousands of secondary schools across the country and around the world. What unies our students are the talents they bring to UCLA and their passion to explore all that UCLA has to oer.

PROFILE OF FALL 2013 FRESHMAN ADMITS

All Applicants
No. of Applications Average G.P.A.
unweighted

80,502

3.88

Acceptance Rate

20.5%

Mid-50% SAT Composite Score

1830-2250

International Applicants
No. of Applications Average G.P.A.
unweighted

12,875

3.85

Acceptance Rate

20.3%

Average Mid-50% SAT TOEFL Composite Score

110

2040-2270

GENERAL APPLICATION TIPS

The University of Californias online application is used to apply to UCLA. The application can be found at: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply and is available on October 1. An application for the fall term may be submitted November 1 30 in the year preceding fall term enrollment. All academic and non-academic information plus two personal statements are reported via the online application. UCLA uses self-reported academic information when making the preliminary assessment of your application for admission. In completing your application, you will be asked to list all courses and grades from all schools and colleges you have attended. Complete the educational history section of the application exactly as it appears on your school records. Later, we will request ocial transcripts to verify the completeness and accuracy of this information. Information tips for writing your personal statements are available at: http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/ prospect/PerStmt.htm Letters of recommendation are not accepted and ocial documents/ transcripts are not required until after an admission oer has been accepted. If you are oered admission to UCLA, you will receive instructions on how to send your original records to us. UCLA does not oer an early action or early decision program. In terms of timeline, you will be notied of your admission decision in late March and asked to notify UCLA of your acceptance no later than May 1st (June 1st for transfer students). Students from countries requiring entry into military service upon completion of secondary education may submit an application; if oered admission, UCLA will consider, but does not guarantee, a deferment to a later term.

COST OF ATTENDANCE AND FINANCIAL AID

Academic year 2013-14 (estimated tuition and fees for nonresident undergraduates) All fees are subject to change. Living in a Residence Hall Nonresident Supplemental Tuition and Fees Room and Board Transportation Personal Health Insurance* Books and Supplies TOTAL $22,878 $12,685 $14,454 $807 $1,395 $1,323 $1,536 $55,078 Living O Campus $22,878 $12,685 $10,446 $1,428 $1,662 $1,323 $1,536 $51,958

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES

October 1: Application opens for fall 2014 November 30: Deadline to submit your application Late March: Admission notication (freshmen) Late April: Admission notication (transfer) May 1: Deadline to submit your enrollment deposit (freshmen)* June 1: Deadline to submit your enrollment deposit (transfer)* *Once you have submitted your deposit, you will receive instructions on how to obtain your I-20 from the Dashew Center for International Students & Scholars.

*UCLA requires that all international students on non-immigrant visas have adequate medical insurance during all periods of enrollment. More information about this requirement will be sent to students when they are admitted. Funding an education as an international student at a university in the United States can be challenging. International students are not eligible for university, state, or federal nancial aid. The regulations of the United States Department of Immigration require that persons entering this country on a student visa demonstrate that they have available to them sucient funds to support their living and education expenses. We urge international students to research scholarship opportunities from UCLA as well as from private organizations both within the U.S. and in your home country. As a suggestion to get started, consider your background, your future or current eld of study, and possible career paths. Use these topics to search for organizations that may have some connection to your interests and background, then apply for available grants and scholarships. For information about searching for UCLA scholarships for rst-year students and other outside scholarships, please review our Scholarship Resource Center website at: http://www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/src/Scholarship_Search.html In addition, we suggest the following internet scholarship search sites: http://www.iefa.org/search/ http://www.internationalscholarships.com http://www.internationalstudent.com/scholarships/search We hope these free scholarship search options and others that you may identify will be helpful in augmenting your resources.

CONTACT INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

Undergraduate Admissions 1147 Murphy Hall Los Angeles, CA 90095-1436 ugadm@saonet.ucla.edu www.admissions.ucla.edu Dashew Center for International Students & Scholars [DCISS] 106 Bradley Hall Los Angeles, CA 90095-1379 www.internationalcenter.ucla.edu Printed July 2013