<p>im sure all uc applicants are familiar with this website, so....</p>
<p>whats the value of the essay if everything is already determined? like a turning factor or somethin? i really dont get it.</p>
<p>also, most if not all UCs use this form, right? </p>
<p>someone explain this in detail plz...</p>
<p>thanks!</p>
<p>ps, are there websites for other formulas? (berkeley, LA, etc)</p>
<p>Absolutely incorrect - the other campuses do not use this format. SD is the most forumlaic. Berkeley and LA really do read those essays.....and look at the Writing score.</p>
<p>bump h</p>
<p>the essay is meant to be the source where a lot of those points are actually derived from... for example, talking about living in a single parent household or having to overcome other challenges. to not care about your essays would be a mistake. make sure to take advantage of this opportunity to talk about subjects that could potentially bring you more points in the categories shown on the link you provided. </p>
<p>i also noticed that links to UC Davis' and UCSC's admissions formulas have been updated onto that website. </p>
<p>Berkeley and UCLA do not use a formula, and the essay IS READ and discussed as part of your admissions review. they are more traditional in terms of admissions, similar to what we're most familiar with.</p>