The University of California system operates differently from most schools students apply to, with its own application, its own timeline, and its own set of expectations. For families navigating it for the first time, it's easy to miss details that can make a real difference in how an application comes together.

Join Frinee, a Director at UCLA Anderson School of Management with over seven years of experience in admissions strategy and student affairs, for a session on what sets the UC application apart.

She'll walk through how the UC process differs from the Common App, what tends to make an application stand out in a highly competitive applicant pool, and requirements that families often don't know about until it's too late to plan around them. Drawing on her admissions experience across both undergraduate and graduate systems, including her current perspective from within a UC institution, Frinee will share what she's seen work, where students commonly lose points without realizing it, and how to approach the personal insight questions with more clarity and confidence.

Whether you're just starting to research the UC system or already deep into planning your application, this session will give you a clearer picture of what admissions offices are looking for and how to put your best application forward.