50 Successful University of California Application Essays: Get Into the Top Uc Colleges and Other Selective Schools

By Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe

Dedicated to giving prospective students the edge they need to distinguish themselves among tens of thousands of peers, this guidebook demystifies the essay portion of the application process to the top University of California schools, including those in Berkeley, Los Angeles, and San Diego.

With the high level of selectivity at University of California programs, the unique essay requirements posed by the schools, and the ever-climbing number of applicants, the book arms readers with 50 example essays that feature a discussion of the positive and negative aspect to each one, tips from college admission officers and successful applicants, and a description of the 25 essay mistakes to avoid at all costs.

For anyone wishing to become a Bruin, Golden Bear, or student at any school affiliated with the University of California system, this resource serves as the ultimate must-have to maximize success when composing the essay portion of an application.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1617601942
• ISBN13: 9781617601941
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: SuperCollege
• Length: 192 Pages