by j9robinson | Nov 5, 2017
If you are just starting to write your four short UC essays (called Personal Insight Questions), here are ten simple tips that can help you crank them out. I’ve written longer posts on how to brainstorm and map out answers for each of these questions for the...
by j9robinson | Sep 12, 2016
As you probably know, the University of California changed its required essay prompts for 2016-17. Instead of writing two longer personal statement essays, you now chose from eight prompts (which they call Personal Insight Questions) and write four short...
by j9robinson | Jul 28, 2016
Want to Go To College In California? Get Your Application in ASAP!! This year marks my 30th year living in California. I love this state! I moved here from across the country to join my future husband in 1986, and never looked back. The people are welcoming and...
by j9robinson | May 8, 2016
Quickly Find Ideas for Each of the 8 New Personal Insight Questions I hope everyone applying to any of the University of California schools this fall got the big news: They have all new essay prompts for 2016-17! Instead of writing two longer essays, incoming...
by j9robinson | May 2, 2016
University of California Personal Insight Question 7: Time to Talk About One of Those Volunteer Experiences UC essay prompt 7: What have you done to make your school or your community a better place? The minute I read UC essay prompt 7, I thought most students would...
by j9robinson | May 2, 2016
University of California Personal Insight Question 6: Brainiacs, Nerds, Geeks and Former Slackers—This Essay is For You! UC Essay Prompt 6:6. Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or...
