How to Write for Your UC Personal Insight Questions: Tips from the Harmony Plus College Essay Bootcamp
Even if you’re not from the West Coast, you’ve probably heard of University of California (UC) schools and may have even considered applying — and for good reasons! Some even believe that UC schools are a better option than private schools. As a result, applying to UCs such as UC Berkeley and UCLA has become competitive due to their prestige, value, and diversity.
Like many private universities, the UC schools follow holistic admissions meaning that they go through the selection process by considering applicants’ experiences, attributes, and academic metrics. Due to this reason, students should put their best effort into answering the four UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQ) to stand out among other applicants. So how do you write an outstanding college essay? Like many essays, it starts with creating outlines because it allows you to brainstorm new ideas and ensure that your essay is organized, focused, and supported. In this article, you will learn about how to write for your PIQs strategically and effectively.
How to Organize Your PIQs?