<p>I'm having difficulty responding to the first prompt (intended major). I am applying as an English major, but have no real experience (professional or academic) that goes beyond the norm. For anyone in my situation, what approach are you taking to prompt #1?
Any/all advice appreciated. Sample essay or excerpt extremely appreciated.</p>
<p>Do you have any ideas of what you want to do with your english degree? if so, that would be a great topic. For my first essay (intended major and why) I explained how my passion for english developed and how I want to pursue a career as a librarian. For the second essay (achievement, skill, etc) I wrote about communication skills and talked about the different languages I know because i wanted to show them i had other attributes to offer them–not just “english skills”.</p>
<p>Write it like you’re telling a story. I <em>think</em> that’s what worked for me. Also, like X says, write about where you see yourself in the future, even if you don’t have a specific career goal in mind yet. But honestly, honestly, don’t worry so much about this and focus on keeping your grades up. One of the transfer admission reps told me this herself and seriously stressed it to me.</p>
<p>Don’t over think it.
Just express your passion and interest.
When I wrote mine for art history and philosophy, I stated how both have changed my outlook on life and the way I think. It wasn’t too specific, just more so an overall “why.”</p>
<p>Ask yourself why english?
why english instead of " "
what about english is it that you exactly like? emotions,feelings, thoughts etc?</p>
<p>I don’t know how much essays really count for transfer admissions…just don’t over think it and just write.</p>
<p>thanks guys!</p>
<p>I thought the application doesn’t become available until the beginning of October for UCLA?</p>
<p>The essay prompts haven’t changed like, ever. I exaggerate, but yeah they don’t change it. God forbid they do, though. ):</p>