University of California Personal Statement 1. what is your intended major?
discuss how your interest in the major developed and describe any experience you have had in the field such as volunteer work, internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities and what you have gained from your involvement.
2. tell me about yourself. personal quality, talent, accomplishment. Whether you’re a California resident or not, you may have considered University of California (UC) schools—and for good reasons. In addition to being the nation’s best public university system overall, the UC system includes several elite schools that may be a better option than private schools for competitive applicants due to their prestige, diversity, and value, like UC Berkeley and UCLA.