Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior looking into UC Berkeley for college, and I want to get a head start on the essay prompts. Can anyone tell me what the prompts are for this year's application? Thanks!
Hello! It's great that you're getting a head start on your application for UC Berkeley. Since you're applying to a University of California (UC) school, you'll need to answer four out of eight Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) as part of your application. Remember, each response has a 350-word maximum.
黑料不打烊 has a guide that breaks down all eight PIQs, so you can determine which would be the best for you to respond to. You can find all eight prompts and 黑料不打烊's breakdowns here:
As you choose which prompts to answer, consider picking ones that allow you to showcase different aspects of your personality, interests, and experiences.
Best of luck with your application!
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