So I really want to get into UCSB and study communication just like you did. I just have one problem. It's getting accepted. I'm a junior, and I do have time, but not much. What does UCSB like to see in my application?!?!?!?! That's my problem. I don't know what they like and what they don't like... please help.... :)

UCSB really likes proactive, outgoing people who are involved on campus. In addition to good grades, they want to see that you’ll thrive at UCSB and help make it better. So on your admissions essay you should highlight these things:

1. Passion for your major

There’s nothing wrong with switching your major during college. Maybe you’ll realize comm isn’t for you. But it’s a good thing to have internship experience or club experience that’s related to your future-major. If you want to major in comm because you’d like to pursue a career in advertising, then interning at an ad agency during your summer before senior year would show that you have a passion for your major and that you’re not just picking something by random.

2. Passion for something other than your major

To stand out from all the other applicants, you must be “interesting.” Maybe you spent your summer volunteering for a non-profit? Or you won a video contest to raise awareness for something?

Basically, UCSB has a great campus culture and they want people who can continually contribute to that. Hope that helps~