performance in outside of school academic enrichment programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nwith all of that said, though, uc santa cruz does use a holistic review process to make an admission decision: they look at how the aspects of your application combine to show off who you are, not just what your grades have to say about you. <\/p>\n
if you’re a junior or senior, focus on what you can control now: your current grades and activities, and emphasizing your personal qualities, special talents, and performance in various activities on your application. successful applicants will show off who they are and why they’re a good fit for uc santa cruz! good luck!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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