Personal Statement ideas.

I need help with my personal statement for my college application, any ideas?

• Answer:

  If you are interested in applying to the UC campuses, there are specific prompts set up for the personal statement: Respond to all three short-answer questions using a total of no more than 1,000 words. That means that two of your answers must be limited to approximately 200 words each. A third question should be given an extended answer of at least 600 words. You may choose which question to answer at more length. 1. Academic Preparation The University seeks to enroll students who take initiative in pursuing their education (for example, developing a special interest in science, language or the performing arts, or becoming involved in educational preparation programs, including summer enrichment programs, research or academic development programs such as EAOP, MESA, Puente, COSMOS or other similar programs). This question seeks to understand a student’s motivation and dedication to learning. Freshman applicants only: How have you taken advantage of the educational opportunities you have had to prepare for college? 2. Potential to Contribute UC welcomes the contributions each student brings to the campus learning community. This question seeks to determine an applicant’s academic or creative interests and potential to contribute to the vitality of the University. Tell us about a talent, experience, contribution or personal quality you will bring to the University of California. 3. Open-Ended Question This question seeks to give students the opportunity to share important aspects of their schooling or their lives — such as their personal circumstances, family experiences and opportunities that were or were not available at their school or college — that may not have been sufficiently addressed elsewhere in the application. Is there anything you would like us to know about you or your academic record that you have not had the opportunity to describe elsewhere in this application?