--- title: "Posts About University of California | Elite Prep" description: "7 Elite Prep articles about University of California, published 2024–2026 — admissions guidance, test strategy and study advice." url: "https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/university-of-california/" image: "https://media.eliteprep.com/blog-library-gradient-webp-card.jpg" language: "en" source: "eliteprep build" --- ![Four students talking over their notes in a library](https://eliteprep.com/media/blog-library-gradient-webp-w1600.webp) # Posts About University of California 7 posts in University of California. - ![Split image: a university campanile tower among trees, and hands typing on a laptop with multiple-choice A B C D answer bubbles overlaid.](https://media.eliteprep.com/UC-SAT-Faculty-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [Could the SAT and ACT Return to UC Admissions? What High School Sophomores Need to Know](https://eliteprep.com/blog/could-the-sat-and-act-return-to-uc-admissions/) For the past several years, the University of California has operated under a test-blind admissions policy… May 29, 2026 Julian Chou - ![Person typing on a laptop behind a digital overlay of a multiple-choice test with answers A, B, C, D checked](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-Laptop_Multiple_Choice-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [Why Public Universities Should Reconsider Requiring Standardized Tests](https://eliteprep.com/blog/why-public-universities-should-reconsider-requiring-standardized-tests/) The debate over standardized testing at public universities has become increasingly polarized. January 7, 2026 - ![A campus bell tower rising above trees and buildings, with a bay and hills in the distance at sunset](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1169502265%2B%281%29-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [The University of California Under Pressure — Why the SAT/ACT May Be Coming Back, and How You Can Be Ready](https://eliteprep.com/blog/the-university-of-california-under-pressure/) The University of California (UC) currently follows a test-free admissions policy—SAT and ACT scores are not considered at all in undergraduate admissions… May 1, 2025 - ![A smiling student points at a large portrait painting on an easel as another student works on it in an art studio.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1387076161-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [Showcase Your Talents in the College Application Process with Optional Supplemental Portfolios](https://eliteprep.com/blog/optional-supplemental-portfolios/) Many colleges allow students to submit supplemental materials evidencing their special talents and interests even though they do not apply for a major in fine… November 4, 2024 - ![A young man in a grey blazer counts on his fingers while speaking to seated students in a classroom](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1338898513-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [Standing Out in the Activities and Awards Section: A Guide for the UC First-Year Application and the Common App](https://eliteprep.com/blog/standing-out-in-the-activities-and-awards-section-a-guide-for-the-university-of-california-and-common-app/) To maximize the impact of University of California and Common App “Activities and Awards” section… October 28, 2024 - ![Infographic "A Quick Guide to UCSD's 8 Colleges" comparing Revelle, Muir, Warren, Roosevelt, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth and Marshall colleges' majors, GE requirements and unique features.](https://media.eliteprep.com/ucsd%2B8%2Bcollege%2Binfographic%2B01%2B%28Elite%2Blogo%29%2B%28rev%29-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [A Guide to the 8-College System at UC San Diego](https://eliteprep.com/blog/a-guide-to-the-8-college-system-at-uc-san-diego/) UC San Diego (UCSD) has a unique system where the undergraduate experience is divided into eight residential colleges, each with its own distinct philosophy… October 3, 2024 - ![The Geisel Library's concrete and glass tiered structure rising above trees and grasses under a blue sky](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-UCSD-A-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [Mastering the University of California Personal Insight Questions: Effective Strategies for Success](https://eliteprep.com/blog/mastering-the-university-of-california-personal-insight-questions-effective-strategies-for-success/) Each University of California Personal Insight Question, with strategies for writing standout answers that UC admissions officers remember. 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