<p>I have heard this from several people just wondering if it is true.</p>
<p>Because I'm interested too Sandkicks, bump bump!</p>
<p>I was told this by counselors at UCSB and UCI.</p>
<p>This makes sense. If you are academically sound, there is a good chance the personal statement isn't very necessary, as academic factors are more important than anything else. If you are perhaps not the best academically, then the other factors come more into focus and the personal statement lets you rise above perhaps many others who have applied with similar academic statistics.</p>
<p>"This makes sense. If you are academically sound, there is a good chance the personal statement isn't very necessary, as academic factors are more important than anything else. If you are perhaps not the best academically, then the other factors come more into focus and the personal statement lets you rise above perhaps many others who have applied with similar academic statistics."...gabew42 </p>
<p>WOW. Thanks guys, that takes a lot of stress off my back. Most of my teachers and counselers have told me I should be able to get into UCLA with my stats so perhaps I should not stress as much as I have over my personal statements...This is such good news. I hope it fans out in May.</p>
<p>This is why a counselor at my CCC said that I shouldn't even worry about my personal statement--just to make sure to turn in my application. He thought I was only applying to UCSD. He said if you have above a 3.4 you are set for UCSD.</p>
<p>This is the best news I've heard in a while. Do you think its ever advisable for people who worked really hard to earn good grades and partcipate in extracurriculars to ride their application solely on the weight of their stats? In other words...turn in a medicore essay?</p>
<p>I wouldn't say so. But certainly they shouldn't feel immense pressure when it comes to the essay. A lot of those students write great essays because they write them without that pressure. Instead of trying to mold themselves to fit what they think the adcoms want to hear, they are plainly honest, and it works.</p>
<p>Oh wells, it takes alota pressure off my back in any case...</p>
<p>I just hope it works out for everyone on this board in that everyone will get accepted to their dream school...</p>
<p>I will turn in my applications with the phrase, "My stats are higher than nearly ninety nine percent of all UC applicants. Accept me and improve your school..." inserted into all three personal statement slots.</p>
<p>You are hillarious</p>
<p>hahaha. i know. but i think ucla factors in the statement alot. still it couldn't hurt you but it could be the boost some people need to get in.</p>
<p>"i know. but i think ucla factors in the statement alot. still it couldn't hurt you but it could be the boost some people need to get in."</p>
<p>In that case, I will refine my personal statement phrase to, "Admitting me into your school willl not only improve the stats of your school but my presence will prove to be the inspiration others so desperately need to accomplish their aspirations."</p>
<p>Your posts are by far the most classic things Ive ever herd. Sometimes i cant tell if you're being sarcastic or really serious. Anyway around their just flat out hillarious!</p>
<p>sandkicks, clear your PM box so i can reply!</p>