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I know I want to apply, I'm just not sure on all the details.

For example, when does Berkeley "release" its app? I heard Nov., but that seems late compared to all my other schools, whose apps are basically already out.

Also, I heard that Berkeley does not accept rec letters. None at all - not teacher, not counselor, and not internships.

Thoughts?

By Esun (Esun) on Friday, September 03, 2004 - 09:29 pm: Edit

I don't know when it releases its application, but IIRC it is DUE in November (either October 31 or November 1, something like that). I think you can probably already start an application online (check here: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergradapp/).

And Berkeley does not require letters of recommendation. I don't know if they'd even read them if you sent them (you could ask, I suppose).

By Gphoenix (Gphoenix) on Friday, September 03, 2004 - 09:41 pm: Edit

thanks. What is IIRC?

By Esun (Esun) on Friday, September 03, 2004 - 11:05 pm: Edit

If I recall correctly (just a way of me saying "Don't trust me on this, look it up yourself to be sure").

By Gphoenix (Gphoenix) on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 12:20 am: Edit

heh. I knew that...

Wait, so even though Berkeley hasn't released an app like the majority of other colleges, it's app is due in Nov. ish? Wow...

I think I will just not bother to send in rec letters, if Berkeley doesn't require them. I'll probably just send rec letters to my other colleges... it'll be one less for the counselor, the teachers, and the internship coordinator.

Thanks again.

By Up40love (Up40love) on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 12:57 pm: Edit

Paper app is out and online app will be available october 1st.

By Neobez (Neobez) on Friday, September 17, 2004 - 04:45 pm: Edit

does berkeley ask for counselor + transcript forms?

By Hwtf (Hwtf) on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 08:20 pm: Edit

no, the only thing you submit is the application. once you are accepted, you will be asked to send a transcript at the end of your last semester of high school