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UC Berkeley is a public land-grant research university in Berkeley, California.

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How the University of California, Berkeley letter prank works

College Decision Simulator emails your friend a link to a realistic University of California, Berkeley admission decision, either an acceptance or a rejection, addressed to them by name and set on formal university-style stationery.

About five minutes after they open it, a second email explains that the letter was a prank. The decision is fictional, and this site is not affiliated with University of California, Berkeley.

University of California, Berkeley decision dates

Real application deadlines and decision release windows for fall 2027 entry.

University of California, Berkeley application rounds, deadlines and decision release dates
RoundDeadlineDecisions released
UC application (single round)November 30, 2026End of March 2027

Acceptance rate: 10.5% (Fall 2026 first-year applicants).

Checked November 5, 2026 against University of California, Berkeley's official admissions pages (admissions.berkeley.edu). Dates can change; always confirm with the university. College Decision Simulator is not affiliated with University of California, Berkeley.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does University of California, Berkeley release UC application (single round) results?

For fall 2027 entry, University of California, Berkeley's admissions office lists the UC application (single round) release as: End of March 2027. The application deadline is November 30, 2026. Schools can change these dates, so confirm on the official admissions website.

What is University of California, Berkeley's acceptance rate?

University of California, Berkeley admitted about 10.5% of applicants (Fall 2026 first-year applicants), based on its officially published figures.

How do I send a fake University of California, Berkeley acceptance letter?

Pick University of California, Berkeley, choose an acceptance or rejection, and enter your friend's name and email address. College Decision Simulator emails them a link to a realistic decision letter on official-looking stationery.

Does the recipient find out it's a prank?

Yes. About five minutes after your friend opens the letter, they automatically receive a second email explaining that the decision was a prank sent through College Decision Simulator.

Can I send a fake rejection letter instead?

Yes. Every university offers both an acceptance letter and a rejection letter; you choose which one your friend receives.

How much does it cost?

$5 for one letter, $10 for three letters, or $20 for unlimited letters (sending limits apply). There is no account to create; payment is handled by Stripe.

Which universities can I choose?

50 universities, including Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Yale, Princeton, Oxford, Cambridge, NYU and UC Berkeley.

Is College Decision Simulator affiliated with University of California, Berkeley?

No. College Decision Simulator is an independent entertainment site and is not affiliated with University of California, Berkeley or any university. The letters are fictional and are not real admission decisions.