CCS working evidence of talent questions

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Santa Barbara
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I’m applying as a freshman for as writing major and have a couple of questions:

1.) How do I format the work I submit? Just size 12 font, Times New Roman, double spaced? I;m not sure because of the 15-page limit.

2.) Would a columns piece be accepted as expository or what kinds of writing do they accept for the expository and creative requirement? It gives you example options on the site like poems or short stories for the creative aspect, and essays for the expository, but what else can you submit?

Any additional information or tips are also welcome. Please help ASAP, thanks!

2

Also, what ratio of expository to creative pieces should I have? Sorry, I’m just super lost on this CCS application.

3

CCS calls itself “grad school for undergrads”. They expect the kids to have a high degree of independence and hand them the privilege (and responsibility) of largely charting their own course, much as grad students do.

So it’s not unreasonable to expect an applicant to read the page about how to apply to Writing that says

And then to email or call.