[미국대학 입시] UC 엣세이 작성시 고민해봐야 할 포인트

UC는 같은 Essay를 가지고 다른 UC를 지원할 수 있는 시스템을 가지고 있습니다.

그래서, UCD에서 먹어주는 성적과 EC가 UCSD에서 먹어주지 않는 경우가 발생할 수 있습니다.

아래 Admission Page를 보시고 한번 생각해보세요. 지금부터라도 각 학교 웹사이트 가서 뭘 원하는지 보고 에세이를 어떻게 써야될지 잘 생각해보시는 것이 좋습니다.

UC LA

https://admission.ucla.edu/apply/freshman 

There are a wide variety of factors we consider when admitting our newest Bruins each year. We seek students whose personal stories and rich experience bring the type of perspective and leadership that we value. We seek intellectually curious students who have grown through their academic work and are ready to both contribute to and benefit from the UCLA community. Ours is a highly selective admission process but know that we read every application closely and seek to know our applicants as best we can before making our final admission decisions.

When you apply for admission, we consider your accomplishments both in and outside of the classroom. In fact, there are 13 criteria that our faculty have approved for freshman admission consideration. Among the factors we consider are:

Strong academic performance in a rigorous high school program.
Special talents, awards or accomplishments.
Meaningful insights about yourself when answering the personal insight questions.
We are often asked what the difference is between meeting the UC admission requirements and being “competitive.” Our most successful applicants go beyond minimum requirements and seek to challenge themselves to grow both in and outside of the classroom. To learn more about this and all things freshman requirements, use the link below.

UC Berkeley

https://admissions.berkeley.edu/apply-to-berkeley/freshmen/freshmen-requirements/  

All achievements, both academic and nonacademic, are considered in the context of the opportunities an applicant has had, and the reader’s assessment is based on how fully the applicant has taken advantage of those opportunities. For an applicant who has faced any hardships or unusual circumstances, readers consider the maturity, determination and insight with which the applicant has responded to and/or overcome them. Readers also consider other contextual factors that bear directly upon the applicant’s achievement, including linguistic background, parental education level, and other indicators of support available in the home.

The review recognizes a wide range of talent and creativity that is not necessarily reflected in traditional measures of academic achievement but which, in the judgment of the reader, is a positive indicator of the student’s ability to succeed at Berkeley and beyond.

UC San Diego

https://admissions.ucsd.edu/first-year/application-review.html

We're looking for fearless innovators. Bold risk-takers. Those with a compulsive urge to take things apart, discover what makes them tick and put them back together in surprising new ways. People who are eager to swap ideas, share experiences and explore the world with a fresh perspective. If that sounds like you, start building your future at UC San Diego.

 

UC Irvine

https://admissions.uci.edu/apply/first-year-students/index.php

Having good grades matters, but it's not the only thing we take into consideration when reviewing your application.

Students admitted to UCI excel in their college preparatory courses and will graduate in the upper tenth of their high school senior class. These scholarly achievements are hallmark traits of most Anteaters.

But remember, there’s more to a UCI student than a great academic record. We also value individuality. Tell us why your accomplishments make you great Anteater material.

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We put everything you need to know to be considered for admission to UCI, all in one place. UCI uses a comprehensive review process. First-year applications are reviewed for completion of required college-preparatory coursework ("A-G"), demonstrated academic achievements, activities, talents, and skills — all in the context of your circumstances and experiences. We consider all information provided in your application, including your answers to the personal insight questions.