<p>Does anyone know what the essay prompts are for 2009 applications ? Are they the same as 2 years ago or do they change every year? Daughter wants to get started on her essays this summer and we cant find what the topics are. Would she have to start the actual application on line to get to them?
Thanks!</p>
<p>They are staying the same as they were last year.</p>
<p>Thank you we just found the correct site with all the information.</p>
<p>For those wanting to know what the prompts are, here’s the information for incoming freshmen:</p>
<p>Respond to both prompts, using a maximum of 1,000 words total.
You may allocate the word count as you wish. If you choose to respond to one prompt at greater length, we suggest your shorter answer be no less than 250 words.
Stay within the word limit as closely as you can. A little over 1,012 words, for example is fine. </p>
<p>Prompt #1 (freshman applicants)
Describe the world you come from for example, your family, community or school and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.</p>
<p>Prompt #2 (all applicants)
Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?</p>
<p>[University</a> of California - Admissions](<a href=“http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply/how_apply/personal_statement.html]University”>http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply/how_apply/personal_statement.html)</p>
<p>omg. those are hard for normal people with average nontragic and horrible lives )-8</p>