Hi all, I've been working on my college apps and I’m focusing on UCLA now. I'm wondering about their stance on letters of recommendation. Anyone know if UCLA needs them for undergraduate admissions?
For most applicants, the University of California (UC) system, including UCLA, does not consider letters of recommendation during initial application review. You should not submit a letter of recommendation unless you're specifically requested to do so. In some instances, UCLA might request a letter of recommendation as part of a supplementary review, but this is the exception, not the rule. Most of the time, the admission committee primarily relies on your UC application—which includes personal insight questions—to evaluate your accomplishments, character, and fit for UCLA. Remember, your goal is to focus on crafting compelling responses to the personal insight questions and presenting yourself strongly through your academic records and extracurricular activities.
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