# 372. UC Santa Cruz - Jasmine Tule and Beatrice Atkinson-Myers Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-college-admissions-process-podcast-4893144/372-uc-santa-cruz-jasmine-tule-and-beatrice-atkinson-myers Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-college-admissions-process-podcast-4893144/372-uc-santa-cruz-jasmine-tule-and-beatrice-atkinson-myers.md Podcast: [The College Admissions Process Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-college-admissions-process-podcast-4893144) Published: 2026-04-27T04:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.collegeadmissionstalk.com/uc-santa-cruz-College-admissions-process-college-application-help-college-essays-campus-visits-recommendation-letters-parents-guide-to-college-admissions-college-podcast-application-tips Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ed86cf6a-050f-4cf9-bb28-7a17ebd4387d.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-college-admissions-process-podcast-4893144/episodes/372-uc-santa-cruz-jasmine-tule-and-beatrice-atkinson-myers Duration seconds: 2501 ## Resource 🎙️ Episode: Exploring UC Santa Cruz – Holistic Admissions, Research, and Student Life 🌊🌲 In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast , host Dr. John Dante sits down with Jasmine Tule and Beatrice Atkinson-Myers to explore the unique educational experience at UC Santa Cruz . As the second-smallest campus in the UC system, UCSC offers a close-knit community nestled between the Redwood Forest and the Pacific Ocean , with a strong focus on environmental stewardship , social justice , and interdisciplinary research . 💡 Inside this episode, you’ll learn about: How 75% of students engage in research projects before graduation 🌱🔬 Innovative programs like the Global and Community Health major and humanistic approaches to AI ethics 🤖❤️ A holistic, test-free admissions process , evaluating academic growth from 9th–11th grade 📈 The role of Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) and strategies for maximizing the activities section ✍️ How students with disabilities can self-advocate to get the support they need ♿ Resources and guidance for the 30% of students entering as transfers 🔄 Major financial aid opportunities , including the Undergraduate Dean’s Award and UCSC’s high-ranking financial aid excellence 💰 Whether you’re a student, parent, or counselor, this episode is packed with insights to help you understand UCSC’s admissions, student experience, and financial support options . UC Santa Cruz Admissions & Aid University of California's Application for Undergraduate Admissions and Scholarships Personal Insight Questions A-G Academic Subject Requirements UC Transfer Admissions Guarantee UC Transfer Admission Planner ------------------------------ 📬 Join my email list for practical college tips - and a free gift SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS 👉 This episode is brought to you by… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-college-admissions-process-podcast-4893144/episodes/372-uc-santa-cruz-jasmine-tule-and-beatrice-atkinson-myers/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-college-admissions-process-podcast-4893144/372-uc-santa-cruz-jasmine-tule-and-beatrice-atkinson-myers.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.