<p>If I am applying to an Engineering College in the UC system and I don't use my personal statements to write about Engineering, will it hurt my chances of admittance even if my essays are good? I know it is advised but I feel that my other topics in my essays tell my "story" better than forcing an Engineering story. Thanks!</p>
<p>If it’s berkeley, you have to write about engineering for an essay. Otherwise, feel free to write about whatever.
I mean, if your extra curriculars are STEM related then you’re good</p>