Pathways Application

Thank you for your interest in the UCLA-HHMI Pathways to Success Program for the 2023-24 academic year!

The Pathways Application is CLOSED.

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.

Be sure to save a copy of your application as a word doc before submitting.

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

Note: If you are unable to upload your transcript, please email it to the Program Coordinator.

UCLA HHMI Pathways Application

Last Name(Required)

First Name(Required)

UCLA Email Address(Required)

University ID number(Required)

Year in school (e.g., 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)

Did you take AP Biology in HS (Yes, No)?(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 honors and awards with dates of receipt:

Future Plans(Required)

What is your ethnicity? (you may select all that apply/hold down ctrl and click to select more than one)

Are you the first in your immediate family to attend and earn a degree from a four-year college?

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.

The Pathways Application is CLOSED.

*Be sure to save a copy of your application as a word doc before submitting.*

UCLA HHMI Pathways Application

Be sure to save a copy of your application as a word doc before submitting.