WEBINAR

UC Admissions Decoded

Join Infinite Futures’ UC advising experts and former admissions officers (UC Berkeley 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.
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November 4, 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 (UC Berkeley 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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Kelly Braun

Kelly Braun is first and foremost a student advocate. Working in the educational field for over 17 years, she has been a cheerleader of student dreams since she earned her Bachelor of Arts and then went on to earn her Master of Education. Prior to joining Infinite Futures, Kelly has worked in university admissions and international high school counseling. Most recently, she was Director of High School Counseling and University Guidance at an international school in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Tokyo, Japan. Kelly is active in the international and US Association for College Admissions Counselors, presenting at industry conferences, serving as faculty at counseling training institutes, and volunteering to support 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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