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U.S. College Road Trip! Episode 11- UCLA: University of California, Los Angeles

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Updated: Jan 29



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UCLA: Where Brains, Talent, and Midnight Yelling Collide

Welcome to the University of California, Los Angeles—home to top-tier academics, star-studded alumni, and students who believe that screaming at midnight is a valid form of stress relief. Whether you’re dreaming of Hollywood or groundbreaking research, UCLA has something for everyone.


Famous alumni? Oh, just Jack Black (School of Rock legend), Marilyn Monroe (icon, period), and Gabrielle Union (bring it on, indeed). And that’s just the tip of the celebrity iceberg.


Why You Should Consider UCLA (Besides the Celebrity Sightings)

1. Top-Tier Academics: With renowned faculty and programs in just about everything, UCLA isn’t just a pretty campus—it’s a brainpower hub. Whether you’re diving into engineering, the arts, or political science, you’re in elite academic company.


2. Research That Actually Matters: From groundbreaking medical discoveries to AI innovations, UCLA is a leading research institution. Undergrads and grad students alike get hands-on opportunities to help change the world—or at least understand it better.


3. Internship Goldmine: Being in Los Angeles has its perks—like unlimited internships. Entertainment, tech, business, fashion, sports—you name it, there’s an opportunity for it. UCLA students don’t just study; they build résumés.


4. A Seriously Diverse Student Body: With students from all over the world, UCLA is a cultural melting pot. Expect to meet people with unique perspectives, different languages, and possibly a secret family recipe they’ll share with you.


5. Alumni Network = Instant Career Boost: From Oscar winners to Silicon Valley CEOs, UCLA alums are everywhere. Need a mentor? A foot in the door? Someone to tell you that you’ll survive your first job? The Bruin network has your back.


6. Location, Location, Location: Few campuses can compete with UCLA’s backyard—beaches, mountains, world-class food, concerts, and some of the best hiking spots in California. Oh, and did we mention the weather?


7. School Spirit is Next-Level: Between the Beat ‘SC Bonfire & Rally, Spring Sing, and the Undie Run (exactly what it sounds like), UCLA traditions keep things interesting year-round. Plus, Bruin pride runs deep—prepare to high-five strangers in UCLA gear everywhere you go.


8. A Public Ivy Without the Price Tag: As a public university, UCLA gives you Ivy League-level education without the Ivy League debt. Scholarships and financial aid make it even more accessible.


9. Internet Royalty: In 1969, UCLA sent the first-ever Internet transmission. That’s right—without Bruins, you wouldn’t be scrolling this page right now. You’re welcome.


10. The Biggest Bruin Family: With the largest student body of any UC school, UCLA is a place where you’ll never run out of new people to meet. (Or places to hide if you need a study break.)


By the Numbers

  • Acceptance Rate: 8.57% (Class of 2026)

  • Average SAT Score: 1315 (Test-Optional, But It Helps)

  • Average ACT Score: 31

Translation: It’s competitive. If you want a spot, bring your A-game—and maybe a backup plan.


Here’s the link for admissions to learn more. https://admission.ucla.edu/

Go Bruins!


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UCLA Alum? Any insight into your experiences would be amazing. At Next Level College Application we do not have an agenda other than helping our clients find the schools that are the best fit for them.




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