how can I write my personal statement for the UC promt with different majors?

killmyentourage
Tue, 28 Jun 2011 02:29:17 +0000

Well, I applied for Bioengineering at some schools and Biochem at others. Since they were both related, I focused that part of my essay on what I would like to do in the future with those degrees moreso than why I’m choosing the EXACT major. Overall, I think I specifically wrote BioEng in the essay at one point but I’m going to Cal for ChemBio so I really don’t think they care.

Bio and Chem are fairly easy to relate. As for Hist/Biz/Econ, try to find a way to tie them together and express your interest in pursuing careers that somewhat integrate some of the main ideas from them.

@screenname
Take Ochem. Skip Physics until you transfer if possible.

@UCHope
Just a sidenote: consider applying/TAGing a mid-range UC as well. If you plan on TAGing UCSD, don’t forget that they only guarantee acceptance, not major.