Do UC's keep application files of ppl who were rejected?

<p>Is there any way to access an old UC common app?
Moreso, do UC’s even keep ALL applications sent in, including those of people who were rejected or chose not to attend? The application in question would’ve been from 2004…</p>

<p>I know it’s a long shot since every year they receive tens of thousands of applications, but I would be really interested in seeing the essays I wrote, for one.</p>

<p>I did hear once that they keep (for a time) the apps of people who were admitted and attend, but I’m not sure for the others</p>