I am a black female applying to some UCs this upcoming fall. I’m brainstorming essay ideas and I basically wanted to write about being a black women in STEM (my experience in STEM clubs/programs at my school being the only URM ect.) but I know UC’s can’t consider race in admissions. Because of this should I scrap the idea and find something else to write about?
Sounds like a good idea. UC is not supposed to consider race in admissions, but that does not mean that we live in a society where race and gender do not matter. Also, these essays ask you to write about your experiences, and if you have something interesting or important to say about your experiences as a black woman, then go for it.
Agree ^^^. Best of luck