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There are several different reasons of going to UCLA. They have a large variety of schools and departments and they have many types of fraternity & sorority groups. Some schools and departments are listed below.

Just click on them to go into detail about them.

UCLA have many fraternity & sorority groups. They are proud of having them since the early 1920’s. The fraternity & sorority groups have been a major part in the school’s history. Visit this site to see all the different types of groups there are: fraternity & sorority groups

Expenses

Here are budgets that should be taken into consideration before applying for the school.

CA Residents

Living
with
Relatives

Residence
Halls

Fraternities/
Sororities

Off
Campus
Apartments

2005-06 Registration Fees

$6,485

$6,485

$6,485

$6,485

Books and Supplies

1,485

1,485

1,485

1,485

Room and Board

3,468

11,928

6,243

9,000

Transportation

1,776

729

729

1,461

Personal

1,887

1,449

1,449

1,686

Health Insurance

558

558

558

558

Total Resident Budget

$15,659

$22,634

16,949

$20,675

Nonresident Budget

Benefits

After graduating from UCLA the average graduates' starting salary is about $75,000. UCLA's national rankings of programs is near the top.

UCLA has been the nations most popular college to attend. In the latest U.S. News & World Report survey on top academic universities across the nation, UCLA is among the Top 4 public universities. Their Medical Center has been ranked No. 1 on the West Coast every year since 1989 and it is the #1 on-campus college facility in the nation. When Sports Illustrated rated the nation's college athletic programs, UCLA was #1. The school was also recognized for its balance in academics, athletics and social life. UCLA’s job placement system for college students is #1 in the nation. Also UCLA finished as the #1 overall Collegiate Athletic Program.

For 25 reason why UCLA is special visit:

25 Reasons

Admissions Requirements

There are a few criteria’s you must accomplish before the school will accept you. The first thing the school looks at in your record is your test scores. Test scores play a major part in the school’s decision to accept or deny you. They look at the ACT Assessment and ACT Writing Test or SAT Reasoning.

You will also need to have taken certain classes in high school. They require 2 years of History/Social Science, 4 years of English, 3 years of Mathematics, 2 years required, but 4 years recommended of Laboratory Science, 2 years required, but 3 years recommended of Language other than English, 1 year required, but 3 years recommended for Visual and Performing Arts, lastly, 1 year of College Preparatory Electives.

For more information visit:

Test Requirements

For Freshmen Admission Visit:

Freshman Admission

Getting Around

If I was attending UCLA I would not have a car because, well, it is L.A. (terrible traffic.) I would walk, take a bus, taxi, shuttle, or the subway. All the information you would need to get around in L.A. is on this web page: Getting Around

There are several hotspots in L.A. There are varieties of clubs, resturants, shopping centers, the beach, and parks. A popular spot is the beach durring the summer. UCLA is just 5 miles away from it. Also there are a couple parks that are good places to finish work or just to enjoy the scenery. The closer and bigger park is named Westwood Park.

Map of L.A.

Below is a map of the freeways near UCLA

Entertainment

There are different varieties of entertainment close to UCLA. There are museums, parks, theaters, beaches, surfing, clubs, shoping centers, major league sports, and school sports to enjoy. Since UCLA is only 5 miles away from a beach, it gives the students a plave to have fun or relax in their free time. L.A. may not be the best place to surf, but the people accept it as a fun activity to do. There are all types of museums, such as, art, sculpture, painting, wire, and many more. UCLA's sport's program has been rated #1 for years, there are home games that people enjoy immensely. There are also pro sports that have home games. There is the L.A. Lakers basketball team, the Dodgers baseball, and the Angles baseball team.

The nightlife in L.A. is a bit wild. There is a variety of night clubs, bars, movies, and parties. Fraternity & sorority groups throw parties that almost everybody is invited to. People go to the clubs as a way to meet new people and just plain out have fun.

Summary

I am glad that i researched and made this sight. I have learnt a lot about UCLA and L.A. When I started this sight I didn't know what to expect. Well, now I know what the criterias are for being eligible for UCLA. Also, now my parents know how much it's gonna cost. :) I think it will be a challenge to graduate from UCLA. I am glad that UCLA has an awesome history in sports. I am not dissapointed in anything about this school.