Open-Ended UC Personal Statement #3. Help!?

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<p>For the UC personal statement #3, some people have told me that this open-ended question (600 words) is supposed to be a persuasive extended response with a thesis statement. </p>

<p>Mine is crafted as more of a narrative that focuses on an activity and doesn’t really start out with a thesis statement per say.</p>

<p>Also, do you know if the personal statement #3 should be submitted with a title or not?</p>

<p>I'd appreciate some insight...I'm starting to run in circles with off of this stuff.</p>

<p>Thanks so much!</p>

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<p>Doesnt have to have a thesis or anything, as this is not meant to be an academic essay, but ti cant just narrate. In fact, I try not to narrate my activities. Rather, I use my EC's as a start to show some quality that I have gained from the EC. It highlights the EC but really doesnt talk about the EC itself.</p>

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<p>Also, the personal statment doesnt have to be 600 words, but I sure you know that anyway.</p>

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<p>what is the fewest number of words you would recommend? because as of now, i've got a solid 460</p>

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<p>When they say 600, they want 600ish. I would not recommend it from all the people I have spoken to, as well as from what I have heard from my college counselor.</p>

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<p>"Is there anything you would like us to know about you or your academic record that you have not had the opportunity to describe elsewhere in this application?"</p>

<p>This is the #3 question....does this question have to be re-stated in your response or do you just present your essay containing the information? Also....should it have a title?? Anybody??</p>

<p>NishtDawg - one of the three should be close to 600. ;0</p>

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<p>Dont restate that! If you're answerign the question, obviously there is something they should know.</p>

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<p>alright...i'm up to 550 words and i've hit a road block...</p>

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<p>try harder... thats my only advice</p>