PERSONAL INSIGHT QUESTIONS The Personal Insight Questions are about getting to know you - your life experience, interests and accomplishments. Think of your responses as a conversation and be open, reflective, and express your voice.
ALL APPLICANTS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MUST RESPOND TO FOUR QUESTIONS » First-year applicants must respond to 4 of 8 questions. » Transfer applicants must answer 1 required question and may choose any 3 additional questions. » There is no minimum word count per response, but there is a maximum of 350 words per response. » The questions you choose to answer are entirely up to you.
KEEP IN MIND » All questions are equal: All are given the same consideration in the application review process, which means there is no advantage or disadvantage to choosing certain questions over others. » You are encouraged to answer the questions that are most relevant to your experience and best reflect your individual circumstances. » There is no right or wrong way to answer these questions. » The important thing is expressing who you are — your life experience, interests, ambitions and inspirations. Think of it as your interview with the admissions office. Be open. Be reflective.