Hello everyone! I'm working on the UC application, and I'm struggling with essay 2. I'm hoping some of you who have already been through this process could share an example or give advice on what worked for you. It would really help me get a sense of what a successful essay looks like. Thank you!
Hello! You can indeed find three strong examples of UC essay 2, which focuses on creativity, on CollegeVine's blog: https://blog.collegevine.com/university-of-california-essay-examples. The blog also contains detailed guidance on how to brainstorm for and write your own response to this prompt: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-university-of-california-essays.
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Overall, to demonstrate your creativity, you'll want to focus on a specific experience, draw personal conclusions, and let your true personality shine. Good luck with your UC application!
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