372. UC Santa Cruz - Jasmine Tule and Beatrice Atkinson-Myers
🎙️ Episode: Exploring UC Santa Cruz – Holistic Admissions, Research, and Student Life 🌊🌲
In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast, host Dr. John Dante sits down with Jasmine Tule and Beatrice Atkinson-Myers to explore the unique educational experience at UC Santa Cruz. As the second-smallest campus in the UC system, UCSC offers a close-knit community nestled between the Redwood Forest and the Pacific Ocean, with a strong focus on environmental stewardship, social justice, and interdisciplinary research.
💡 Inside this episode, you’ll learn about:
- How 75% of students engage in research projects before graduation 🌱🔬
- Innovative programs like the Global and Community Health major and humanistic approaches to AI ethics 🤖❤️
- A holistic, test-free admissions process, evaluating academic growth from 9th–11th grade 📈
- The role of Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) and strategies for maximizing the activities section ✍️
- How students with disabilities can self-advocate to get the support they need ♿
- Resources and guidance for the 30% of students entering as transfers 🔄
- Major financial aid opportunities, including the Undergraduate Dean’s Award and UCSC’s high-ranking financial aid excellence 💰
Whether you’re a student, parent, or counselor, this episode is packed with insights to help you understand UCSC’s admissions, student experience, and financial support options.
UC Santa Cruz Admissions & Aid
University of California's Application for Undergraduate Admissions and Scholarships
A-G Academic Subject Requirements
UC Transfer Admissions Guarantee
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