Common Application Errors

Name used on application is not the applicant's legal name - It is important that you use your legal name on the application form.
Name used on the application does not match the name used for exams (SAT, ACT, and Advanced Placement) - Problems occur when UCI cannot match an applicant's test score results with the application because the names do not match. It's best to use your legal name for both the application form and your exams.
Incorrect College Board code used for school(s) attended - It is important that you list the correct College Board codes on your application for the schools you attended. Often an applicant will list his/her school's College Board code incorrectly on the school page of the application. Although the school's name is listed beside the code, the College Board code is entered in the application record; if this code is incorrect, the application will not indicate the school listed in the name field and the school in our record will be wrong.
Scores have not been "released" to UC Irvine - Once you are offered admission to UC Irvine and you have returned your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR), official test scores must be submitted. In many cases the testing agency has not been properly authorized to release an individual's test scores to UC Irvine, hence, the final steps in the admission process can be delayed. This can result in a "hold" being placed on your registration until the scores are received. It may also require that you order and pay for duplicate score reports.

For more detailed information about submitting test scores:
Very Important Information About Test Scores
Year of Birth - A common error is that applicants will indicate the current year as the year of birth (i.e., "2005" instead of "1984").
Applicants fail to list ALL schools attended since 9th grade - Even schools outside the USA and even schools where course work may have not been transferable or completed must be included on the School section. This is important information for evaluation purposes and failure to list all schools could result in delay of the admission process and/or cancellation.

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