A UC Davis admissions director provides step-by-step advice on how to write a great PIQ, the UC version of a college essay. His main tip? Be authentic.

UC’s new application process is encountering some surprising controversy for a seemingly innocuous change: allowing schools to ask students for letters of recommendation.

With standardized testing out, what’s next for University of California admissions? To improve UC admissions, experts suggest investing in K-12, hiring additional application readers and more ...