Describe an example of a leadership experience in which you’ve positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time.
Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.
What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?
Describe how you’ve taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you’ve faced.
Describe the most significant challenge you’ve faced and the steps you’ve taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement?
Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you’ve furthered this interest inside and/or outside the classroom.
What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?
Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you a strong candidate for admission to the University of California?
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About UCLA
About UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
Founded in 1919
Public institution
Urban campus
School Is Known For
Anderson School of Management
Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science
School of Law
David Geffen School of Medicine
Prestigious School of Theater, Film and Television
School of Dentistry
The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is one of the top-ranked hospitals in the country
Culture
Urban campus in LA’s Westwood neighborhood
Beautiful campus and wide variety of food
Five miles from the beach
Offers more than 1,000 student organizations
More than 65 Greek chapters, which represent about 13% of the student body
UCLA Bruins compete in the Pac-12 Conference of NCAA’s Division I and are well known for their water polo teams
