Tips on Writing the UC Personal Statement

[vballmom]

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What is the personal statement?</p>

<p>The personal statement is more than just a mandatory part of your UC application; it’s your one chance to explain to college admissions readers why you are a good fit for their school. This is where you become more than just another name — it’s where you become an individual, and where you can share your personality, your goals, your experiences, and where you can explain any opportunities or obstacles that have affected your academic record. </p>

<p>It’s one element considered in UC’s comprehensive review of your application. You will not be admitted based on only one part of your application, so you need to give equal attention to all sections. It’s an opportunity to provide information that gives readers context for your accomplishments. The personal statement allows you to add information that you couldn’t work into the other parts of the application.</p>

<p>Think of it this way — the personal statement:
• adds clarity, depth and meaning to information collected in other parts of your college application.
• enables you to make the best possible case for admission.

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<p><a href=“http://www.californiacolleges.edu/resources/docs/Tips_UC.pdf[/url]”>http://www.californiacolleges.edu/resources/docs/Tips_UC.pdf</a></p>