Do you have to mention why you want to attend that school in the essay?

<p>I was thinking about while writing mine and now I don't know.</p>

<p>Do I have to somehow incorporate my reasons for attending the school? For the UC essay #1, it tells you to describe your world and how it has shaped your dreams and aspirations. Let's say for example my dream was to be a doctor. Do I have to say "blah blah blah because of this i feel this school fits me needs?" (obviously not that exactly)</p>

<p>And another thing. If I did mediocre in certain subjects that pertain to the career I want to pursue, how am I supposed to explain that to the admission off's? It's my passion but I was also lazy. But that won't go over well with them. I'm trying to think of a way to avoid bringing up my grades at all.</p>

<p>Forget about this, I had an epiphany LOL. going in another direction</p>