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The admissions application can be a timely process and allowing adequate time to prepare can be the key to creating a successful application. We encourage you to learn as much as you can about the admissions process before you begin your application.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <h4>Application Items to Prepare</h4> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>We recommend gathering and preparing your application components well in advance of starting the application. Specifically, you’ll want to take time to:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <ul class="list--arrow"> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Gather unofficial transcripts from all of the colleges and universities you’ve attended, even if you only took one course</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Allow for enough time to request three letters of recommendation</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Draft <a href="https://grad.ucdavis.edu/statement-purpose-personal-history-and-diversity-statement">two personal essays</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li>Compile any program-specific admissions requirements, such as writing samples or artistic portfolios</li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Plan for the application fee ($135 for U.S. residents or $155 for international students).</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Take <a href="https://grad.ucdavis.edu/test-score-requirements">any required testing</a>, such as the GRE or English Language Examinations, and plan for the fees associated with those tests.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p>Below you can find a few tips on how to successfully prepare your UC Davis application. </p> <h4>Know Your Deadlines</h4> <h5 class="u-clear">Apply By Priority Deadline to Qualify For Fellowships</h5> <p>Graduate Studies administers approximately $6.6 million dollars in internal fellowships annually. At UC Davis, <strong>you must apply by your program's priority deadline to be considered for these fellowships</strong>. Don't miss out on this opportunity. <span><span>We recommend you submit all of your application components, including test scores and transcripts, by the deadline. </span></span>Be sure to allow enough time to meet these deadlines. </p> <p><a class="btn--block btn--primary" href="https://grad.ucdavis.edu/program-application-deadlines">View Application Deadlines</a></p> <p> </p> <h4>Gather Your Unofficial Transcripts</h4> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Transcripts are required from all college-level institutions. You may use unofficial transcripts uploaded as .pdfs for your UC Davis application. <span><span><a href="https://grad.ucdavis.edu/transcript-requirements-new-admits">Official transcripts</a> are only required if you are an admitted student. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>You must list every college-level institution you have attended in the online application, including all community colleges, study abroad coursework, etc. If your college or institution does not use the 4.0 scale, do not attempt to convert your GPA. </span>On the application, enter your GPA just as it is on your transcript.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><a class="btn--block btn--primary" href="https://grad.ucdavis.edu/submitting-your-transcripts">View Instructions for Uploading Transcripts </a></p> <p> </p> <h4>Draft Your Admissions Essays</h4> <p>The personal history and diversity statement and the statement of purpose showcase your academic journey and passions. 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