<p>So I have just received a notification from UC Irvine that I can submit supplemental information. Though I am not sure if it is because I am borderline or is it my talent.</p>
<p>My talent is basically Taekwondo. I have been training in Olympic Taekwondo for about 4 years and have competed at the state, regional, and national level as a black belt. And have won a bronze at regionals and a gold at nationals. I also have hundreds of volunteer hours and have participated in my school's martial arts club for all 4 years and I am currently the president.</p>
<p>My stats are not impressive at all. But I go to a competitive high school and have taken a total of 6 ap classes.</p>
<p>UC Weighted: 3.4
SAT: 1910
M: 740
CR: 570
W: 600
SAT II Math: 730
SAT II Chem: 700</p>
<p>So, my question is... Should I address the talent prompt or both prompts?</p>
<p>Update 3/5/2013
I applied as a chemistry major.</p>
<p>I got one from uc Davis but it was the hardship one. It’s important to do the best job possible on this. Answer the questions thoroughly and get a letter of recommendation.</p>
<p>My D recieved supplement 1/23/13.They wanted two short essay about talent and obstacle. They wanted senior year grade, too.
My D is still waiting their decision. I thought You recieved causse your talent (not boderline) Good luck!</p>
<p>Hey, I got one of these back in January (for borderline academics, I assume). It depends: there are three different question sets: disability, borderline, or talent. Do the best you can, as this can be the deciding factor in your admissions decision. I also have a talent (it’s artistic though) but I had borderline grades. This will be scored using the Holistic Review system (two admissions officers reading your application over again and scoring it on a scale of 1-10). Just do the best you can, and do take it seriously.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the answers. But it said I have the option of answering one or both prompts. I was just wondering if answering both would increase my chances. I mean I have pretty plausible reasons for my grades but they are not drastic reasons.</p>
<p>@LowellCO2013 - I would answer both questions, if you have pretty plausible reasons. Curious, it’s a little late in the game for this? Usually supplemental applications are given 10 days due sometime February 10? This may be a good sign, and answer it thoroughly; you basically have one last chance to plead your case that you deserve an admittance to Irvine (a lot of students don’t have that chance). Do it asap. </p>
<p>P.S. My son got the supplemental application from UC Berkeley, and got in after he sent it in.</p>
<p>Answer both. You also don’t need to write full-on essays, something concise should work–well, still an essay, but don’t sweat details, just be sure to make it as concise as possible. It’s a good sign if you do well on it, because it means 6 people have read your application but they’re still undecided. They want you to give them a reason they should admit you, essentially, or excuse any borderline or subpar academic performances.</p>
<p>Just to update everybody…I ended up being admitted! March 17,2013 was when they notified me and I am more than happy to attend Irvine this fall 2013. I had a great teacher to look over my supplements and he was the same one who looked over my personal statements!</p>