UC Berkeley Media Studies Major Transfer Case (2025)
Profile:
- He/His, American Student (Born and raised in Orange County)
School:
- Cerritos Community College
- Cypress Community College
Credentials:
- 3.80 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Active member at local church
- Several High School sports varsity member
- Part time work experience
Explanation of the Admission Process:
- Accepted directly by UC Berkeley, UC San Diego and UC Irvine
- Began UC application preparation only three months prior to the deadline
- Maintained regular communication via Zoom throughout the process
- At the start, the student had no significant extracurricular activities; the consultant strongly advised him to engage in relevant activities immediately
- Due to the limited preparation period, the consultant dedicated additional time to mentoring and guiding the student after the application was submitted
Admission Results:
- UCB: Accepted
- UCLA: Waitlist
- UCSD: Accepted
- UCI: Accepted
Consultant Comments:
- Due to the urgency of the referral, the student had a relatively limited time for application preparation.
- Although his academic performance was excellent, he lacked extracurricular activities that would strengthen his transfer application. To address this, the consultant provided strategic guidance and a structured schedule, enabling him to build a well-rounded profile efficiently within the limited time.
- Following the submission of his application, the consultant maintained ongoing meetings with the students, offering in-depth guidance on the UC transfer process and providing academic mentorship. This comprehensive support enabled him to approach the transfer process with greater confidence and thorough preparation.