<p>As you consider applying to UC Santa Barbara (<i>especially those outside of California</i>), here are a few resources and tips to help navigate the University of California (UC) application.</p><p>📺 <b>Watch the </b><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmx.technolutions.net%2Fss%2Fc%2Fu001.Ter2lOm8K6-qhyqwHBdsfzceRiNudfL7Ybwq7o4pz8eSTm2dgOYp8BvIAmH00xajvtqehGDl3WNXVCwSWfo5yQ%2F4kc%2F48yu4BfwQJWsoXzIubTMDA%2Fh0%2Fh001.BzaCZwLXjZd16gcn7DeBnLGub7xHiRE3XzFIGCgy3oA&data=05%7C02%7Cringram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7Ca04b5cdb267f4b589f8208de0055cc85%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C638948565675054939%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pYxMay9vLNDFFuPKXiNUWI3%2F7HfW8O1p87grWjtqDyw%3D&reserved=0"><b>UC Application Tutorial for Out-of-State Students</b></a></p><p><b>Key reminders for students:</b></p><ul><li>The fall 2026 UC application submission period is <b>Oct. 1–Dec. 1</b> (no early action or early decision). Encourage your students to take their time, there’s no rush!<br/></li><li>UC requires its own <b>Personal Insight Questions</b> (different from standard essays). Watch the <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmx.technolutions.net%2Fss%2Fc%2Fu001.jxaZRujEt1lhE0WEp4QewIKu0bGdXkJ12q7Jxb94pikU5Kp01ARi-3YMRH5trSC8apzpeOignoMnHufLjbFbIZgwrsVDcTUYLa0QbLV7SjY%2F4kc%2F48yu4BfwQJWsoXzIubTMDA%2Fh1%2Fh001.4qoCQmy2odOxQ3VkYvCCGux86Cys_Yu5yYv3s7eBQHg&data=05%7C02%7Cringram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7Ca04b5cdb267f4b589f8208de0055cc85%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C638948565675070925%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rKD6UjUgiZzR%2FjeS6SWg3V1ZK9IeAJDzyQyk7rZZWws%3D&reserved=0"><b>Breaking Down the PIQs playlist</b></a> and share with your students!<br/></li><li>Students must meet UC’s <b>A-G subject requirements</b>. Students should cross-check their unofficial transcripts while completing their application (official transcripts are not required prior to admission decisions unless requested by UC)<br/></li><li>We host weekly <b>UC application overview live webinars</b> including PIQs, activities & awards, academic history, and more! Students can <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmx.technolutions.net%2Fss%2Fc%2Fu001.KDW4Io7FlnyLZPy645sEZ9sUQROc8G-DazaGqKhFMtdWXI_akQkv90zYa9QvzPh8ByqQI8tvFwyw_MYf6W_b9b6WVMmwxEgl3dPpWHEkgmk%2F4kc%2F48yu4BfwQJWsoXzIubTMDA%2Fh2%2Fh001.YhOWoZpQIfy9MOskp5LtIYjGlF9y6S-dpm2zpAPRotA&data=05%7C02%7Cringram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7Ca04b5cdb267f4b589f8208de0055cc85%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C638948565675091734%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=65KMEpd6Esvn6kpe%2FDFS0wKMjXcA9q1fPQ%2FTWZOae%2FE%3D&reserved=0"><b>register here</b></a>! Our next <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmx.technolutions.net%2Fss%2Fc%2Fu001.KDW4Io7FlnyLZPy645sEZ9sUQROc8G-DazaGqKhFMtdBuq2Gxk9SeFUpqmF4sfI6IhxfI1Bzmz-8y5MKz6z7t0oxIvbClkS8pCS_4301UlPO_CUOtNOc50vXoc4mW8Nl%2F4kc%2F48yu4BfwQJWsoXzIubTMDA%2Fh3%2Fh001.g9EnQRoixeWZu7wv6j4Bg9jl6YzblM19bbrdY9W-urQ&data=05%7C02%7Cringram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7Ca04b5cdb267f4b589f8208de0055cc85%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C638948565675113262%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ioBlPjm5SGq80kJuKGl6y255XJJiAW2QLHlWM3oieA4%3D&reserved=0"><b>Out-of-State UC Application</b></a> overview is <b>Oct. 21 at 3:00 PM PT</b>.</li></ul><p><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmx.technolutions.net%2Fss%2Fc%2Fu001.cpQnkll3XXHbQrBNB1xm0Po_-3b0Xn9gMXXw214tVt5vtSOk4Hhqgt5A4OhIse2lik2V2DuTO6LkBeLA3ZUW8WJNFYCOHlzOVdtXnw8NKBBro1UlNiT_-JyAriZdaYvHYEZDg-qPp_c_FzeiO1VmTg%2F4kc%2F48yu4BfwQJWsoXzIubTMDA%2Fh4%2Fh001.H8-vogiPPy6ogXkRgp7vrQvZzu9wLJh6pyJcrudspr8&data=05%7C02%7Cringram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7Ca04b5cdb267f4b589f8208de0055cc85%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C638948565675130451%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QcfgJRKMkEqKtLegWo2H1QJ2D%2F0b6UjYZtlshByRAE8%3D&reserved=0"><b>View the Flyer Here</b></a></p>
