| How does your creativity influence your decisions inside or outside the classroom? The important thing is expressing who you are, what matters to you and what you want to share with UC | If so, what are they and how do they fit into your schedule? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time? Does the talent come naturally or have you worked hard to develop this skill or talent? Making a list of accomplishments, activities, awards or work will lessen the impact of your words |
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| Are you inspired to pursue this subject further at UC, and how might you do that? Why were you inspired to act? You must respond to only 4 of the 8 questions | Why was the challenge significant to you? What did you learn from your effort? Although you will not be evaluated on grammar, spelling or sentence structure, you should proofread your work and make sure your writing is clear |
Whatever questions you answer, make sure you show us your personality—just as you would in real life.
| It can mean being a mentor to others, acting as the person in charge of a specific task, or taking the lead role in organizing an event or project | Things to consider: Think of community as a term that can encompass a group, team or a place — like your high school, hometown or home |
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| How did your experience change your perspective on leading others? Things to consider: A challenge could be personal, or something you have faced in your community or school | Each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words |
If that applies to you, what have you done to further that interest? Does your talent or skill allow you opportunities in or outside the classroom? You may use the additional comments field to note extraordinary circumstances related to COVID-19, if necessary.