Question about personal statement.

<p>I have a question about the UC personal statements. Let's say for example, if your only applying to one UC, can you mention that UC in the statement. For example, if the only UC your applying to is UCLA, then could you mention that you want to keep pursuing your goals at UCLA or something along those lines...Or would it be better to just stay general about it?</p>

<p>Wouldn’t hurt, but why would you only apply to a single UC?</p>

<p>If you are a transfer student applying to UCLA, why would you write, “keep pursuing your goals at UCLA?”</p>

<p>That statement infers that you are a continuing student at UCLA. </p>

<p>But, to answer your question, typically you want your personal statement to complete the image of you as a student and a person. UCLA knows you want to attend their school–they know this because you’re applying–I don’t think you need to waste a great opportunity to introduce yourself by piggybacking on the school’s accomplishments.</p>

<p>^ What a dick lol. You know what he meant. Continuing his education at UCLA, from CCC, was what he meant.</p>

<p>I didn’t say I wanted to use the line. I was just giving a hypothetical example. Also, UCLA is the only UC that would work for me, for lots of reasons.</p>

<p>harlequin strikes again!
and i kind of agree with harlequin, i wouldn’t mention ucla in my statement.</p>

<p>Writing the intended major statement is really killing me. The one about a personal quality or accomplishment was so much easier.</p>

<p>since you are just applying to UCLA, then go ahead. Of course you should focus on yourself but you may end your statements on why UCLA is right for you and how you would benefit. If you are going to try this, do not say because it is a prestigious school. Instead, focus on specific reasons why the school can help you accomplish your goals.</p>

<p>Another Question: I can’t really mention any work experience or internships since I haven’t done any. I guess you could say I’m younger than the average applicant. I finished high school when I was 14(going on 15) now I’m 16 and applying so I haven’t really had chances to work.
Should i mention that I haven’t had experience, or just ignore the fact altogether?
I was just wondering since the prompt says to “describe any experience you have had in that field”. Oh and, my major is Economics.</p>

<p>Since you do not have much hands-on experience. Ask yourself, why do you want to major in econ? What initially sparked your interest in this major? What goals do you want to accomplish with this major?</p>

<p>And of course, you can write about the courses you are taking that are related to your major and what have you done in these classes and most importantly, what have you leaned? (ugh I wrote a very elongated sentence, ah well.)</p>

<p>I’ve written just that. :)</p>

<p>I wouldn’t mention it</p>

<p>OK.
So my first paragraph is how I was introduced to the major
My Second paragraph is what influenced me to ultimately choose the major.
My third paragraph is about how the classes I’ve taken have contributed to my interest in economics.
I want to make a fourth paragraph as a closing and some final thoughts, but I’m not sure what to make it about. Any suggestions?</p>

<p>Soo… you have talked about your past and present so far. Now, talk about future. What are you future plans? And how does economics relate to it? When speaking of the future, it can be long term or short term. You can do short term and speak of why UCLA. Honestly, there’s nothing wrong with speaking about the school (confirmed with a Berkeley school rep). Just don’t tell UCLA who and what they are, because they already know this. Write about specific things of UCLA that may help you and your future. Keep this short, maybe a few sentences.</p>

<p>Well, it looks like I’ve finally finished it, or at least the main draft of it. Thank you for all your help WingedYoshi. Would you care to proofread my essay and see if there’s anything i should change(which there probably is)?</p>