Can I get a scholarship?

No, ice hockey at Cal is a club sport. The club sports program does not offer scholarships.

Can my hockey talent alone get me admitted to U.C. Berkeley?

No.

Hockey or no hockey, is it difficult to get admitted to U.C. Berkeley?

Yes. With ~40,000 applicants competing for 4,000 spots each year, getting into U.C. Berkeley is no easy feat. Cal is consistently ranked among the top schools in the United States. These are the academic credentials of the most recent group of freshmen.

How do competitive applicants who also play hockey get recruited?

If you apply, and if you are the type of student who can compete with the thousands of other applicants, and you're a good hockey player, we may be able to improve your odds. Within our limits of personnel, time and money we'll try to watch you play. We'll interview your coaches and write a letter of recommendation, which goes in with your U.C. Berkeley application. This won't hurt, and might help.

Is there a simple test for whether I am barking up the wrong tree?

Yes. When it comes to turning non-students into student players, long experience has taught us this -- Generally, you should be more interested in the school than in the team at this point. So ask yourself why you are interested in Cal... as a hockey player looking for a hockey team or as someone looking for the best education and a chance to continue playing?

I've read this section and I understand it. I'm interested in the school and in the team. What should I do now?

Contact the team recruiter. You must include all your academic credentials as well as your hockey experience.

How do I really get the attention of Cal ice hockey recruiting?

Check out the school, and if you like what you see, apply to U.C. Berkeley and tell us. Visit the campus, we'll show you around. Everything you want to know is right here: admissions.berkeley.edu