Pathways Application | UCLA-HHMI Pathways to Success Program

Thank you for your interest in the UCLA-HHMI Pathways to Success Program for the 2024-25 academic year. The Pathways Application is closed.

Applications were due by Friday, August 9th at 5PM (PST).

Note: When filling out your application, we highly suggest completing your application in a word document and then copy and pasting your responses into the application. Students will be notified whether they’ve been selected for an interview a few weeks after applications are submitted. If you are unable to upload your unofficial high school transcript, please email it to the Program Coordinators.

If you need any assistance during the application process or would like to confirm that we have received your application please email the Pathways Program Coordinator, London Williams, at londonw@mcdb.ucla.edu

UCLA HHMI Pathways Application

Last Name(Required)

First Name(Required)

UCLA Email Address(Required)

University ID Number (ex: 123456789)(Required)

What is your current gender identity?(Required)

Man

Woman

Non-binary

Genderqueer/Gender non-conforming

Identity not listed

I choose not to answer

Year in school (ex: incoming first-year, transfer, etc.)(Required)

Cumulative HS GPA(Required)

HS Science GPA (To figure your HS Science GPA you can plug in your Biology, Chemistry, and Physics courses into a GPA calculator. Here's a link to one: http://gpacalculator.net/high-school-gpa-calculator/)(Required)

If you wish, you may use the space below to comment on your science GPA. 100 words max.

What is your major/intended major?(Required)

(ex: enter MCDB for Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology)

Did you take AP Biology in high school?(Required)

Yes

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Did you take AP Biology in HS (Yes, No)? OLD(Required)

Personal Statement (including why you are interested in participating in the Pathways Program) 500 words max.(Required)

Describe your previous research experience (if applicable) 500 words max.

List any academic honor and/or awards with the date(s) of receipt:

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List any academic honors and awards with dates of receipt: OLD

Please select what you wish to pursue after obtaining your bachelor's degree:(Required)

What race/ethnicity do you identify with? (You may select all that apply by holding down ‘Ctrl’ and clicking more than one option)(Required)

If you selected 'other' in the previous question, please list what other race/ethnicities you identify with (if desired).

Do you identify as a first-generation student? Meaning are you the first in your immediate family to attend and earn a degree from a four-year college in the United States?(Required)

Upload .pdf of your HS transcript. PLEASE MAKE SURE THERE IS NO PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION IN THE FILE (Social Security Number, etc.) If you are unable to upload your file, please email it to the program coordinator at londonw@mcdb.ucla.edu.

Max. file size: 256 MB.

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Caucasian/White
Asian Indian
Cambodian
Chinese
Filipino
Japanese
Korean
Laotian
Vietnamese
Other Asian
Guamanian
Hawaiian
Samoan
Tahitian
Other Pacific Islander
Other
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