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Experience Berkeley
Experience Berkeley FAQ’s
UC Berkeley Experience that will double the chances of Black, Latino and Native American students getting into UC Berkeley (52% vs. 24% admit rate).
During your stay with us, you will
-Meet with admissions officers for individual feedback on your personal statements.
-Meet and connect with current UC Berkeley Students, Staff and Faculty.
-Become familiar with the Campus.
- Have fun and build community with students like yourself from around the state.
Over ten months, you will
- Receive Extended One-on-One support from a trained UC Berkeley student of color.
-Get financial Aid and Scholarship Assistance.
-Become part of the Experience Berkeley Network of students, alumni and staff.
Dates
Northern California: June 19, August 7, October 9, November 13
Southern California: July 16, 17, October 2, November 6.
Apply
Black, Chicano/Latino & Native high school juniors with a 3.5 or higher are invited to apply. Several hundred students apply each year for a limited number of slots.
Deadline: March 1. Students will be notified by May 15.
Cost
Selected students will help defray transportation and housing costs
Need based scholarships are available
Thanks to generous support from AT&T, PG&E and Kaiser Permanent
Prompt for personal statement:
Describe your top leadership experiences using concrete examples in home, school, work and/or the community. How have you taken advantage of the resources and opportunities available to you? If you have experienced economic, educational, cultural or physical disadvantages express how you have overcome them.
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