<p>Hi guys, I am currently writing my essays for my UC application. I am aiming for UCLA and I need to find a way to stand out. My essays currently seem cliche and very generic. I've been looking for other people's essays they used to successfully get into UCLA but I couldn't really find any. I was hoping that some of the CC community wouldn't mind sharing their essays with me so that I have a better idea about how to write the personal statements as well as hopefully sparking some topic ideas. If you are willing and able to, please pm me or email me at <a href="mailto:coreyly0824@gmail.com">coreyly0824@gmail.com</a>. Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>That should be at gmail com</p>
<p>Try not to make your essays sound like they are being written for a grade in an English class. Think of it as more of a free write and express yourself honestly instead of just trying to impress </p>