Demystifying the Common App w/Andy Nguyen - UC Berkeley Admissions Officer

Overview

Date:
September 12, 2024
Time:
5:00 pm PST
Location:
Virtual (Zoom)
Speaker:
Feiyang Liu, Admissions Consultant (Ex UC Berkeley, Admissions)
Link to register

Agenda

Join us for an engaging and informative session as Feiyang Liu, founder of Your Epic Consulting, hosts a Zoom chat with Andy T. Nguyễn, M.Ed. (he/him/his). Andy is currently a Sr. Assistant Director of Admission and Transfer Manager at UC Berkeley. With over 6 years of experience in higher education and having reviewed over 10,000 applications, Andy is here to share his insights on the key distinctions between the Common Application and the UC application system.

If you're applying to out-of-state schools or non-UC institutions, this session will help you understand the most critical differences to be aware of as you complete your applications!

Questions We'll Answer

  • What are the key differences between the Common App and UC applications, and how can students align their personal values with each process to craft authentic narratives?
  • How can students avoid the common trap of "college-pleasing" and instead highlight meaningful activities and leadership roles that reflect their true interests and strengths?
  • What makes a standout essay on the Common App, and how can students ensure their personal story resonates with admissions officers while staying true to themselves?
  • What are the most common mistakes students make when completing the Common App, and how can they navigate the process confidently by staying aligned with their values?
  • How should students applying to out-of-state or non-UC schools strategically highlight their unique qualities to stand out in a highly competitive admissions landscape?
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    Feiyang Liu
    Having worked in UC Berkeley admissions, I've evaluated thousands of first-year applications and seen what stories stand out among the crowd, and that's a personal, cohesive, and authentic application narrative. With a Master of Education from USC, I transform each student's application into an opportunity to stop college pleasing, which leads to generic applications, and showcase their authenticity to admission officers.
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