High School Counselor Conference
The UC High School Counselor Conference provides counselors and advisers with the latest information, recommendations and guidance on admission policy and practice. Anyone who works with students preparing for first-year admission is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Fall 2024 UC High School Counselor Conference
The 2024 UC High School Counselor Conferences have concluded.
- Tuesday, September 3, 2024 — Virtual
- Thursday, September 5, 2024 — Riverside
- Tuesday, September 10, 2024 — Sacramento
- Thursday, September 12, 2024 — Redding
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If you have any questions about the UC Counselor Conference, email us at cnslrcon@ucop.edu.
Presentations
PDFs from the 2024 UC Counselor Conference presentations are now available! Each presentation includes two versions:
- Remediated PDF - These PDFs have been remediated to meet WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA accessibility requirements.
- PDF with notes - These PDFs include supplemental notes. Not all presentations or slides include notes. Note: These PDFs have not been remediated.
UCOP and campus updates
Career conversations: High school students, career readiness and admissions
Dual enrollment: Details from the UC perspective
First-year admission 101: Admission basics
First-year admission 201: A deep dive
Our transfer era: The journey from high school to CC to UC
Partnering across the desk: Increasing equity and access with UC Scout
Post-decision release: Next steps for admitted, waitlisted and denied students
Survey Says? Addressing the most common UC admission myths and misconceptions
UC application 101: Setting the context for first-year applicants
UC application 201: Leveling up the Academic History section
UC financial aid: Empowering students for fall 2025 admissions
Validate that! Upcoming changes to Area C (math) validation