UC personal statement

[slee0103]

<p>Hi, I was working on UC personal statement. I was just wondering if first prompt should be longer than second one?
I honestly have nothing spectacular for number #1 but, I think I can make second prompt better than the first one. Am I going to get penalized for this? Since the first one asks for how you developed interest in your desired major.</p>

[bruingirl01]

<p>You don’t have to make the prompts exactly the same length. It’s fine to make one longer than the other, as long as when you add up the total word count it doesn’t exceed 1000.</p>

[MitchAPalooza]

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*   Respond to both prompts, using a maximum of 1,000 words total.
* You may allocate the word count as you wish. If you choose to respond to one prompt at greater length, we suggest your shorter answer be no less than 250 words.
* Stay within the word limit as closely as you can. A little over — 1,012 words, for example — is fine.

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<p>I agree with @bruingirl01. Make sure it doesn’t exceed 1,000. Even though it states you can go over by a few words you shouldn’t because they expect you to follow directions. Following directions in this case implies not exceeding 1,000 words.</p>

[BerkeleyOrBust]

<p>Where are the questions posted?</p>

[MitchAPalooza]

<p>@BerkeleyOrBust</p>

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<pre><code>Prompt #1 (freshman applicants)

Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.

Prompt #1 (transfer applicants)

What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed and describe any experience you have had in the field — such as volunteer work, internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities — and what you have gained from your involvement.

Prompt #2 (all applicants)

Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?
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[emilsinclair9]

<p>I had 1,084 words lol. Although, I’ll be honest, I was concerned about that every day after I applied. In general, though, I don’t think the amount of words matters. It stops you at a certain point around 1100.</p>

<p>You can distribute the words however you see fit. 600-400, 500-500, 700-300…just make sure both statements answer the questions fully, each part.</p>

[Itachirumon]

<p>^For me the biggest issue is trying to work in an EC or whatnot into prompt 1. My Honors counselor had a great idea and I may run with that since I volunteered for 60 hours now at Sacred Heart.</p>

[emilsinclair9]

<p>^^ Definitely include that. It will help. I included my volunteer hours in my first PS too. It sort of ties together your app in a cohesive way (imo).</p>

[crafman]

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[dungnguyen]

<p>lol there are professional website that help u do that for fraction of 500 dollars haha. but yea dont be lazy man.</p>

[crafman]

<p>Hey can you please tell me one.? I am dieing here I don’t know how to start ples Dungnguyer <3</p>