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These students are reaching higher — now it’s time to celebrate them
UC Newsroom
April 24, 2019
At College Signing Day on May 1, students will gain a powerful ally — and take a giant step toward their future.
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Hugs, screams and tears of joy as thousands of high school students learn they're admitted to UC
UC Newsroom
April 4, 2019
The wait is over. Now for some of our fave celebrations.
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How peer pressure is helping get kids to college
UC Newsroom
April 4, 2019
UC advising corps taps recent grads to meet the state’s need for college counselors.
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Former first lady Michelle Obama, celebrities and athletes celebrated College Signing Day with 10,000 high school and transfer students
UC Office of the President
May 1, 2019
Ten thousand college-bound high school and transfer students greeted former first lady Michelle Obama with cheers of excitement as she took the stage during this year’s College Signing Day event, co-hosted by the University of California and Reach Higher. Celebrities such as Conan O’Brien and John Legend joined Mrs. Obama at UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion to celebrate the pursuit of higher education.
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How to answer UC's Personal Insight Questions
About to start the Personal Insight Questions for the UC undergraduate application? Here are some helpful tips on what the questions are about and what they cover.
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