UC Personal Statements/Essays

College Essays
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<p>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.</p>

<p>How specific should my essay be? Should I write about the ideology my parents have taught me, and how that shaped my "dreams and aspirations," or should I zoom in on one specific example? </p>

<p>One last question:
Do the admission officers get my two essays at once? Do they read both of my essays in order?</p>

<p>Thank you :)</p>

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<p>The answer to the first question is it depends on the ideology or story you wish to discuss.</p>

<p>The admission officers who read your first essay will also read your second. At least two officers will read your entire file. In rare cases, a third officer may be involved.</p>