QUESTION: Are UC application essays the same every year?

<p>See title. I don't think I have time in October when the app's up to do these essays and revise them, so if they're the same as the ones they posted on the UC site, I might as well start now. Thanks.</p>

<p>And if so, the first question is about taking advantage of educational opportunities...Any ideas? When I first saw this I was thinking how many AP/H classes I took, but now I'm thinking about writing about school-sponsored trips. Also, I went to a really selective camp in 7th grade...even though it was a while ago, can I still write about it? I have my diary from that time so I can refer back to it. I changed a lot during that time....What do you all think? :)</p>

<p>Oops, I meant to post this in the other forum...but I can't delete it.</p>