<p>I was wondering if:</p>
<p>-Applications outside of the UC system all use basically the same type
-If they require essays and personal statements like UCs
-If i can use the same essay that i used for the UCs</p>
<p>thanks.</p>
<p>You should be able to use your UC Essay (s) for other schools as well as most of the topics are fairly broad. I think most schools do require an essay, I know the Cal States do not need esssays though.</p>