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UC Admissions Decoded

Learn what really matters in the UC application process from experts who have read thousands of applications.
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March 29, 2026

Are you wondering how University of California applications are evaluated? Is the UC activity list order important? Are the UC’s Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) the same as the Common Application’s Personal Statement? Does major choice matter more at certain UC campuses?

Join Infinite Futures’ UC advising experts and former admissions officers (Yale, Brown, Northwestern, and UC San Diego) as they explain some of the lesser-known nuances of the UC application. They’ll cover everything from how the UC GPA evaluation really works to what UC admissions officers are looking for in the Personal Insight Questions (PIQs). You will also learn about the differences in application evaluation between the UCs and other highly selective institutions.

Infinite Futures is a full-service college advising company founded by educators. Our team of experienced Former Admission Officers and College Advisors uses their decades of experience to help each student find success in high school and beyond.

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Dr. Corinne Smith

Dr. Corinne Smith holds a BA in Political Science and Sociology and an MS in Higher Education from Northwestern University. She received her Ed.D from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Prior to joining Infinite Futures, Corinne spent two years working in undergraduate admissions at Northwestern University, followed by eight years at Yale University. She has also read applications for Brown University and UC San Diego. Corinne has read tens of thousands of college applications and served as a voting member on domestic and international admissions committees. She is the co-author of College Essay Journal: A Mindful Manual for College Applications. At Infinite Futures, she serves as the Director of Former Admissions Officers while overseeing the application strategy and essay editing processes for all students.

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Samuel Fung

Samuel Fung graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and has been working with students for over 15 years. Samuel has worked with hundreds of students one-on-one and has seen them accepted into competitive majors at the UCs, like Computer Science, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, and Business Administration. Furthermore he has helped students get into top programs at universities like Harvard, Princeton, Columbia, and the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to working with students, Samuel has also coached students in robotics, career development, and mental health. He is also a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling.

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