College Prep Content / College Prep Content for 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Davis en What to do after you click submit /blog/what-do-after-you-click-submit <p>I felt a huge weight lift off my shoulders when I clicked submit on my college application. My late nights procrastinating and scouring TikTok for advice were over. I could finally rest and enjoy my senior year. However, I soon realized I wasn’t free just yet as the stress of waiting for decisions was about to begin.</p><p>The months after you submit your application are often filled with anxious anticipation. Staying productive helped me relieve stress while I awaited decisions. Here are some things that kept me grounded.&nbsp;</p> December 18, 2025 - 4:30pm Isabella E Beristain /blog/what-do-after-you-click-submit Your 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ application last looks checklist /blog/your-uc-application-last-looks-checklist Before you submit your 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ application, match your academic history to your transcript, clarify your impact and make sure your authentic voice shines through. November 24, 2025 - 2:31pm Isabella E Beristain /blog/your-uc-application-last-looks-checklist How to plan your 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ application and stay on track /blog/how-plan-your-uc-application-and-stay-track Want an easy college application process? Learn when 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ apps open, close and how to apply for college without burning out. Follow these time management tips. October 09, 2025 - 4:53pm Isabella E Beristain /blog/how-plan-your-uc-application-and-stay-track Your guide to the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Davis Transfer Admission Guarantee /blog/your-guide-uc-davis-transfer-admission-guarantee 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Davis is one of six 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏs that offer guaranteed admission to transfers. Complete your major’s requirements, stay enrolled and submit your TAG and 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ applications. September 03, 2025 - 2:01pm Isabella E Beristain /blog/your-guide-uc-davis-transfer-admission-guarantee Keeping the band together /admissions/blog/keeping-band-together Missing your friends and family is a normal part of the college experience. Here are ways to keep in touch with your loved ones when you’re feeling homesick. January 30, 2025 - 10:21am Isabella E Beristain /admissions/blog/keeping-band-together How to relax while you wait for admission decisions /admissions/blog/how-relax-while-you-wait-admission-decisions <p><span>Dear students,</span></p><p><span>Congratulations! You submitted your college applications. This marks a major milestone in your academic journey. Feel proud of the effort, time and dedication you put in over the last couple of months. Now comes the dreaded waiting period — a time filled with both anticipation and nerves.</span></p><p><span>This holiday season I want to share some advice to help you navigate this time with a sense of calm and balance.</span></p> December 18, 2024 - 10:41am Isabella E Beristain /admissions/blog/how-relax-while-you-wait-admission-decisions Write Personal Insight Question responses that reflect you /admissions/blog/write-personal-insight-question-responses-reflect-you A 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Davis admissions director provides step-by-step advice on how to write a great PIQ, the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ version of a college essay. His main tip? Be authentic. November 12, 2024 - 8:35am Isabella E Beristain /admissions/blog/write-personal-insight-question-responses-reflect-you Master time management for success /admissions/blog/master-time-management-success Time management is key for a successful college application. Track extracurricular activities, create a checklist of admission requirements and start early. October 31, 2024 - 8:39am Isabella E Beristain /admissions/blog/master-time-management-success Navigate college fairs like a pro /admissions/blog/navigate-college-fairs-pro The best questions you can ask at a college fair are ones that help you picture yourself on campus and are not answerable through a quick Google search. October 02, 2024 - 4:01pm Isabella E Beristain /admissions/blog/navigate-college-fairs-pro How to curate a college list /admissions/blog/college-list Get an admissions expert’s tips on how to choose the right colleges, decide how many to apply to and create a college list that fits your goals. August 22, 2024 - 8:40am Isabella E Beristain /admissions/blog/college-list