UC Admission Personal Insights Questions

There are 3 different questions, 200 words answer per question. Do question-answer format on the essay.1. Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.

Talk about English being my second language. Moved

to California in 2010 from Mexico and only spoke

Spanish. Took me a few years to be able to have a

fluent conversation in English. Practiced speaking

English every night with cousins. 2. What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?

I really like to cook. Mexican, American, and Italian food.

My family tries all my food. I also really enjoy baking

cakes, cookies, pastries, etc.3. Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you stand out as a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California.

I am a really good listener and I am able to process

information quickly and react. Explain how this would

help me in an Economics major.