Comments on: UC Personal Statement Guide and Sample

By: John

John — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:07:57 +0000

is it okay to include a quote to emphasize on a point, may be right at the start of your personal statement?

By: Eric

Eric — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 22:11:04 +0000

I am writing my personal statements and am curious how I should address that I am an NROTC Scholarship candidate. I have not officially received the scholarship, nor will I until late December. However, I have been told by some of the board members that I am very likely to get the scholarship. Should I briefly mention it, or should I go into depth about it?

Thank you for your time and effort.

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Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:04:35 +0000

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By: Nohel

Nohel — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 04:48:55 +0000

Freddy- I would really try and get your personal statement as close to that 1,000 word count as possible. I’ve been hearing from some UC’s that they will be looking at the 1,000 word count closely. Have a few more people take a look at it and see if they help you clean it up a bit to make it more concise.

Thanks for your question.

—Nohel

By: Freddy

Freddy — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 04:38:00 +0000

What about 1036 words? Would that be fine or would it be pushing it?

By: Nohel

Nohel — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 23:55:05 +0000

Ray,

You can split up the word count between the two writing prompts however you want. But in my experience working with thousands of students, it’s always best to use the space you are given to paint the clearest picture of why you should be admitted. If you really have everything you have to say laid out in 870 words, then that is OK and you can submit. But, if there are things you can include about challenges, goals, interest in the major, etc…then I would use the extra 130 words to include some of that.

Remember, have multiple people read your personal essay to make sure it’s clear and clean.

Hope that helps.

—Nohel

By: Ray

Ray — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 23:49:13 +0000

Is 870 words total too little?

By: Lollu

Lollu — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 13:52:44 +0000

UC Personal Statement Guide and Personal Statement Sample

Thank you for for the very well done article. The outline you have for download really helped me get a better picture of how the UC prompt should be addressed!

Thanks!

Lollu

By: Dan Eliot

Dan Eliot — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:09:01 +0000

Learn about the different scholarship programs and make sure you understand

them well. By doing so, you improve your chances of being selected for the

scholarship. Be prepared for the paperwork. There will be forms to fill out

and essays to write.

This is how the organizations evaluate your application against those of

other candidates. Some easy scholarships can be awarded simply on the basis

of a short essay.

By: Nohel

Nohel — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:06:18 +0000

For students with specific UC Personal Statement questions, feel free to leave a comment here or visit our College Forum to discuss. Thanks, Nohel