UC Santa Barbara

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Baljot Chahal

College Advisor @ UC Santa Barbara

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Orgs and ECs:
Jakara, Sikh Student Association

Bio:

I am a UCSB undergraduate student. I enjoy spending my free time in nature and exploring new places and activities!

I want to be a college advisor to help students transition to college so they don’t feel out of place like I initially did. I want to help students pursue their dreams of obtaining a higher education in any way I can. 

Amrit Kaur Bhandal

College Advisor @ UC Santa Barbara

Location: Tracy, CA 

Orgs and ECs:
SSA, Bhangra, Undergraduate Research, Peer Mentorship – Biology Department

Bio:

I’m a fourth year undergrad studying bio and pursuing an MD and/or PhD. I’m also serving as co-President of SSA and working on a personal goal to establish a Sikh minority identity on campus. When not studying, dancing, or working, I can be found at the beach or restaurants downtown.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are around 150 Sikh students on campus.

Some Punjabi and Sikh organizations include UCSB Sikh Student Association, UCSB Jakara Movement, Beachside Bhangra, and INDUS (South Asian Organization).

The unweighted GPA for the University of California Santa Barbara is 3.90. The weighted GPA is between 4.16 and 4.30.

You should aim for a SAT of 1340 and ACT between 26 and 32.

The most popular majors are Biology, Econ, Engineering, Sociology, Psychology, Math & Stats.

The University of California Santa Barbara is on the UC Application. Apply by November 30th for Regular Decision. The FAFSA is due March 3rd.

The application fee is $70.

Students describe the University of California at Santa Barbara as academically challenging and competitive. There is a strong sense of community and heavy party culture.

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