Quick question, y'all, when's the latest I can turn in my application for Berkeley? I know I should be aiming to submit as early as possible, but I want to make sure I'm aware of the hard deadlines.
Berkeley, as a member of the University of California system, follows the same application filing period as the other UC schools. Applications for freshman admission should be submitted between October 1 and November 30. It's key that you complete your application within this window. Any submissions made outside of this timeframe unfortunately will not be considered.
Do keep in mind that it's not just about submitting the application. You want to ensure that all components—personal insight essays, extracurricular activities, and all required details—are thoroughly and thoughtfully completed. This isn't something to rush through, so my suggestion would be to not wait until the very last day of the deadline to submit your application. It's a good practice to aim to finish a few days or even a week early to give yourself a buffer in case any unforeseen circumstances come up. Best of luck!
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