<p>Really, how would I make is something amazing?</p>
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write a killer essay too..with your ec's it could definitely be something amazing that sets you out differently than everyone else
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<p>Not for UCSD. Killer essay does not do it. The essay is to confirm they have not missed all of your ECs. This fact is well known.</p>
<p>i guess thats all a matter of opinion...and only the admissions council could tell you what they want</p>
<p>but if you write a good essay, the better</p>
<p>Yes A killer essay will not help, unless there is a missing extracurricular not stated in your application, or talks about a special circumstance or personal hardship.</p>
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i guess thats all a matter of opinion...and only the admissions council could tell you what they want</p>
<p>but if you write a good essay, the better
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<p>No, it's not a matter of opinion. It has been on newspaper, Carolyn's admission advice blog(please google). It may matter for UCLA and UCB or other non-point system UCs but not for UCSD.</p>
<p>^I 100% agree with your statement. This is so true.</p>
<p>hah wow, well thats news to me, the good essay will def help with ucla or berk but sd def is different..but still, if you elaborate on skills youve have and 'personal characteristics and achievements'..it will be more effective than the 100character blurb they let you elaborate earlier in the application..and i think the essay had more effect on the second admissions round for bioengineering for me...taking into account "the applicant's response to unusual challenges" or "personal growth"...and elaborating on your voulenteer work is good too</p>
<p>They don't even care for spelling mistakes.</p>
<p>SignOnSanDiego.com</a> > News > Education -- UCSD student-picking not so cut and dry</p>
<p>yea i read that...pretty funny actually</p>