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🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Are you a middle school, high school, or community colleg...
10/17/2026

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Are you a middle school, high school, or community college student? 👀 If so...we are inviting you and your family to join us for College Information Day & UC Berkeley Showcase - in partnership with the East Bay Solano County Consortium!

This event offers an exciting opportunity to explore higher education options while experiencing the UC Berkeley campus.

🔵 Learn about the college admissions process, financial aid, and college readiness.
🟡 Meet representatives from colleges, universities, and other postsecondary programs.
🔵 Connect with UC Berkeley faculty, staff, and students.
🟡 Explore campus resources and student support services.
🔵 Participate in guided campus tours and interactive activities.

Learn more and register:
➡️🤳 admissions.berkeley.edu/cidatucberkeley/

10/12/2026

🤳 POV: You're riding with us as we visit Bay Area high schools to help students prepare their college applications.



Video Description: A UC Berkeley admissions counselor shares some application tips for students as she conducts fall outreach to various high schools. The main tips include a reminder that students don't need to worry about declaring a second major in their application (or even a primary one - they can be undeclared) and that students should submit their application in a timely manner ahead of the November 30 deadline.

10/09/2026

Sesión 4: Conversatorio con Padres de Familia de Estudiantes Universitarios de Primera Generación: Experiencias, Consejos y Aprendizajes

Descripción:
Acompáñenos en una conversación con padres y madres de estudiantes universitarios de primera generación, quienes compartirán sus experiencias apoyando a sus hijos durante el proceso de admisión y su transición a la universidad. A través de sus historias, hablarán sobre los desafíos que enfrentaron, las lecciones que aprendieron y los consejos que ofrecerían a otras familias que están comenzando este camino. Esta sesión busca brindar apoyo, inspiración y confianza a las familias, recordándoles que su acompañamiento es clave para el éxito de sus estudiantes.

10/02/2026

We're warping in from Berkeley High School to share some tips every applicant should consider doing now that it's officially October 1st!

University of California Berkeley High School CCC

Video Description: A UC Berleley admissions staff member shares three tips with applicants to the University of California. His tips include sharing PIQ drafts with a trusted friend, mentor, or family member, making a list of extracurricular activities you can brag about for your application, and being specific when describing roles and activities by sharing the impact you've had with specific numbers and data.

09/26/2026

Make sure you don’t do these things on your UC application! 🫵🙅



Video Description: A UC Berkeley admissions specialist visits a high school in Pleasant Hill and describes 3 mistakes their office does not want to see students doing on their application. The three things include being vague or using quotes in their PIQs, not explaining a bad grade, and spending valuable word count/time talking about experiences that didn’t happen during high school.

09/25/2026

Sesión 2: Ayuda Financiera, Becas y Cómo Pagar la Universidad
Descripción:
El costo de la universidad es una de las principales preocupaciones para muchas familias, pero existen recursos que pueden hacerla más accesible. En esta sesión, conocerá los diferentes tipos de ayuda financiera, becas y subvenciones, así como los pasos para completar las solicitudes correspondientes y cumplir con las fechas importantes. También aprenderá estrategias para planificar los gastos universitarios y comprender el costo real de asistir a la universidad.

How it feels to be ranked the #1 public university (tied with our besties UCLA) for another year! 🐻✨🥇
09/22/2026

How it feels to be ranked the #1 public university (tied with our besties UCLA) for another year! 🐻✨🥇

🐻✨Cal Bears in the Desert | Cal Alumni of Coachella Valley at the Coachella Valley College & Career Fair!Our alumni chap...
09/18/2026

🐻✨Cal Bears in the Desert | Cal Alumni of Coachella Valley at the Coachella Valley College & Career Fair!

Our alumni chapter joined the Office of Undergraduate Admissions’ Regional Representative Ebelio Mondragon at this year’s Annual Regional Coachella Valley College & Career Fair. Alumni volunteers Rosemary Bautista ‘06, Angel Garcia ‘21, Kiara Bragg ‘24, and Maximiliano Ochoa ‘14 were proud to represent UC Berkeley, sharing insights on majors, campus life, and the Golden Bear experience with local students and families.

A big thank you to OneFuture Coachella Valley, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and our local school districts for making this inspiring event possible each year. 🌟

Go Bears! 💛💙

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