<p>I was wondering if we need to answer the three questions or not?
Because before, I thought that we only need to write about our experiences.
If we don't answer all three questions what is the penalty?
Does anybody know the format?
How do we start our first sentence- that is the only thing I have problem with right now</p>
<p>reply! please</p>
<p>yes all 3 questions are required</p>
<p>you start your first sentence the way you think is best. what i've heard is that UCs are not looking for creativity in their essays, like most private colleges are. it is better to be more straightforward in your essays. there is no specific format either; you pick which question you want to be your longest essay. you really need to answer all 3 questions. they wouldn't have them there if they were at all optional.</p>