4 UC Essay Mistakes to Avoid
Learn how to avoid common mistakes in UC essays. Maintain the right tone, avoid mentioning specific campuses, address the prompt, and avoid...
How to Use the UCSD Common Data Set
Learn about what UCSD admissions officers look for in your application, including GPA, class rank, essays, and extracurricular activities.
How to Use the UC Berkeley Common Data Set
Learn how to use UC Berkeley's Common Data Set to strengthen your application strategy and increase your chances of acceptance.
How to Answer the UC Essay Prompts
We go over everything you need to know about the UC essays. We talk about UC essay requirements and break down how to answer each of the UC essay...
9 Outstanding UC Essay Examples (Graded by Former Admissions Officers)
In this post, we read through outstanding UC essay examples. A former admissions officer has commented on each essay to help you write your own UC...
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