by Kathleen M. So by now you have recognized the pattern and know we will be discussing UC PIQ number 6 this week: Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside the classroom. If your first impulse is to wax poetic about what you love about calculus… I am here to remind you that this UC essay 6, like all
by Kathleen M. The UC essays 4 and 5 are really very closely related to one another. So think about selecting one of these. Prompt number 4 asks: Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced. And prompt five poses this question: Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to
by Kathleen M. For the University of California system, students will need to choose four of eight Personal Insight Questions. The UC admissions webpage provides a welcome video and a breakdown of the eight questions. Additionally, there is a handout on the webpage which breaks the process down into steps. If you would like more info on the UC PIQs, this blog has a number of posts that would be
