University of California System (All 9 Undergraduate Campuses)

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Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time.

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Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.

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What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?

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Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.

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Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement?

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Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom.

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What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?

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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?