How do the UC’s undergrads go about reviewing applications? Especially the essays? Do they review for plagiarism? Do people just sit there and look at them or is this online? As they receive thousands of applications, do thy have multiple reviewers?
Statement from UC Website:
Your personal statement should reflect your own ideas and be written by you alone, but others — family, teachers and friends — can offer valuable suggestions. Ask advice of whomever you like, but do not plagiarize from sources in print or online and do not use anyone’s published words but your own.
Not sure how many readers they have to review the essays, but I am sure if something in the essay does not ring true or is too far fetched that they may want further review or check some facts.???