University of California, Berkeley: Admission & Application Surveys

University of California, Berkeley Admission & Application Surveys University of California, Berkeley Academics Surveys University of California, Berkeley Jobs & Employment Surveys University of California, Berkeley Campus/Quality of Life Surveys University of California, Berkeley Social Life Surveys Admission & Application Survey Full-tim undergraduate program I went to Cal in 1992-1996 but my brother goes there right now so I have a lot of insight into the school. The key to getting into Cal is (obviously) having top grades and test scores, but also writing in your essays about why you would be a good fit with Cal. They have a list of what they are looking for right on their website and students often don't even read them. Why are you different than every other applicant? What will you bring to the school? Why Cal? Don't get too creative and write a poem. Write a well thought out essay that conveys your voice. It will be very obvious if it is forced. I have heard that essays don't get read if your grades and test scores aren't at the top. There is no interview. UC Berkeley Admission & Application Surveys UC Berkeley Academics Surveys UC Berkeley Jobs & Employment Surveys UC Berkeley Campus/Quality of Life Surveys UC Berkeley Social Life Surveys Vault Student & Alumni Surveys: Read insider and alumni surveys to get the inside scoop on top law, business school and undergraduate programs. We have 20591 surveys for 3558 programs.