Can anyone give me some helpful tips to write a good UC personal statement?!?

Question

Yesterday I just began writing my UC personal statement, but I don't know if it is the right thing to write about. I wrote something personal about my family problems and stuff but I don't know if I should write about it. It is something that will/or already changed my life. I really need help on this!!

I don't know what to write about! Arrghh writing a personal statement is so difficult! =(

Can someone please give me some ideas/and or tips to help me write a GOOD personal statement?!!

Here's the UC personal statement prompt:

http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply/how_apply/personal_statement.html

Answer 1

1 make a claim as to why you want to study the particular subject

2 make a claim as to why you want to go to that particular institution

3 state what qualities you have that make you a good student who will complete the course.

Write it up in the above order.  Those PS that don't mention the subject or the institution get binned.  DO some research, go on-line and see what that department specoialises in, mention Post Grad areas of research ...'I want to go to blah blah blah because they are a world reknowned centre for blah blah blah

Answer 2

The UC system is in a state of political correct psyocosis right now.  Any thing that reeks of white male will get you tossed.

Your best bet would be to write about your hopes and dreams and keep it simple.  Talk about how 4 years will make that difference.

Good luck!