Fretting over your personal statement? Fussing about ways to proceed? Then take a break and read some helpful hints from Berkeley, UCI, UCLA and other great schools. These tips derive from meetings over the years with key admissions personnel, as well as from presentations at the National Collegiate Honors Council conference.  I hope you don't think of your essay as something you can do well at the last minute. It takes thought. And time. Teachers who offer workshops in the personal statement advise you to allow several weeks (some say months) to prepare it.  

So let's get started - read the full article below:

Personal Statement by Chuck Whitechurch

Presenting your academic research at a conference is a great opportunity to set yourself apart from the crowd when you're applying for transfer.  As an honors student, you can apply for the Honors Transfer Council of California's Research Conference next spring (conference date: Saturday, April 5, 2014).  If you're writing a research paper this semester, you can easily use that topic as your presentation material.

More information about the Honors Transfer Council of California Research Conference:  http://htcca.org/students/ 

The Writing Center offers various workshops throughout the semester to help you develop your writing skills. You do not need to register, but arrive early to ensure you get a space.  Room 808 

These are the upcoming workshops: 

Calendar for Events  

Meetings: Every Thursday 12:45-2:50pm, Often in Room 623  

LAMBDA
LAMBDA raises consciousness and understanding of FC students/faculty to the many diverse issues that effect gays, lesbians, bi-sexuals/transgender persons; to act as a support system; create a comfortable environiment on campus by promoting understanding, acceptance, and equality. 

Every Monday, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Room varies

Next Meeting: October 21st

Latina Leadership Network

We bring together many diverse individuals who understand the need for promoting higher education and the professional development of Latinas and worked to overcome institutional and personal barriers impeding that development and success.

Every Tuesday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Room 412

Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 22nd

Political Science Student Association (PSSA)

Join to discuss political issues happening around the world. PSSA holds events, such as film screenings and presentations, for students to learn more about what goes on in our current politics. All majors are welcome!

1st and 3rd Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Room 229 

Next Meeting: November 7th

STOMP Club

STOMP stands for Student Transfer Opportunity Mentorship Program. This is a new club on campus that is focused on creating a transfer-driven community with an emphasis on UCs, out-of-state, and private universities. If you're interested in transferring, this is a great club to join.

Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 Room 312

Next Meeting: October 22nd

If you have club or organization information you'd like to share, please let us know so we can include it.   

UCLA's Transfer Alliance Program (TAP) is a collaboration between local community college Honors/Scholars Programs and UCLA College (Letters and Science) in conjunction with Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools. The program is designed to foster academic excellence at the community college level and to promote diversity and retention in the UCLA transfer population. Member community colleges like Fullerton College provide enriched general education curricula emphasizing critical thinking, writing, and research through their Honors programs.

This year's TAP Conference is on Friday, November 8th, where prospective transfer students learn about UCLA's academic opportunities and expectations through attending workshops and talking with departmental representatives from academic and campus departments.  This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about UCLA and we encourage you to attend. 

TAP Applications will be available in January in the Honors Office.  Students who are Honors Certified at Fullerton College receive priority consideration for admission to UCLA College (Letters and Science). Admitted TAP students are eligible to apply for scholarships reserved for the Transfer Alliance Program. (FC Honors Alumni Maria Duque and Shayne Wiggins received $5,000 scholarships for the next two years at UCLA as TAP scholars) 

Save the date and mark your calendar.  Make sure you attend the Cadena/Transfer Center Workshops and make your transfer plan a reality. RSVP by contacting the Cadena/Transfer Center: (714) 992-7086!

CSU Application
Tue. Oct. 22 5:30-6:45pm 

UC Application
Tue. October 29 2-3:30pm
Fri. Nov: 1 , 8, & 22 12-1:30pm

Personal Statement 

Tue. October 29 4-5:30pm

Thu. November 7 3-4:30pm

The Common Application
Fri. November 15 12-1:30pm

Transfer Basics 101: The CSU & UC
Mon. October 21 12-1pm
Tue. October 22 3:30-5pm

Transfer Basics 201: Competitive Admissions
Mon. October 21 2-3pm

Transfer Basics 301: Special Transfer Programs
Tue. October 22 12-1pm

Transfer Basics 401: Transfer Exploration
Thu. October 24 12-1pm

Transfer Basics 501: Money Matters for Transfers
Thu. October 24 2-3pm

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University Representatives:

Be sure to meet with representatives to ensure that transfer rules have not changed and to go over IGETC and major prep courses. This way you will be completely prepared to transfer and can ask your questions that are specific to a certain school. 

The schedule for university reps. can be found on the link below:

http://transfer.fullcoll.edu/university_representatives/default.html