A few days ago
LT

college application essay?

ok, i am starting to write my essays for the UC system. here is one of the prompts….Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?

I am thinking about writing about my backpacking trip from Mammoth to Yosemite (65 miles, eight days) that was a fun experience; my year playing for the JV football team that was rewarding and a growing experience; or a bike riding trip across California (Yuma, AZ to Carlsbad CA, 275ish miles in a six days) when I was in fifth grade. As of now i am leaning toward the top two becuase they happened in high school and I can still remember details. Football is not unique, but it was a more rewarding experience. while the backpacking is unique, but not as fulfilling. can you help me pick from one of this topics, much thanks.

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A few days ago
Leslie L

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While your selected topics are good, what most colleges want to see is an event or experience that changed you for the better. Most kids are selfish and egocentric. What they’re looking for is character and integrity.
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A few days ago
teeveejunky
The physical activities sound good. Make sure you let them know how it changed you as a person. Schools are interested in knowing how a life event “teaches” someone and how you applied that experience into another aspect of your personal life.
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A few days ago
Anonymous
write what you’re most passionate about out of your choices. It’s not always about what seems to be the most interesting, but the one you can make the most intersting. Show don’t tell, you know the classic elemating/jr. high/senior high line that your teachers always tell you. What ever you can write the best about is probably a good choice.
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