Just making sure I've got everything right

ALefty
Thu, 24 Oct 2013 03:39:27 +0000

I’m a junior level transfer student from a cc in utah.
I’m applying to Berkeley, UCLA, and UCSD.

Though, I’m a little confused about the application.
Specifically: I was under the impression that there was a general “Personal Statement” prompt, that was just like: “Say what you want” or something. Apparently this is not the case?

There are 2 required essay prompts, and 1 “Additional Comments” one. Should I put anything in the additional comments section? I really don’t have anything “additional” to say or extreme circumstance to explain, but should I put something in there anyway, or is it actually just for extreme extra stuff if you have it?

Also, where are the WHY___ essays? I thought there was going to be some of those. Am I wrong? Do they come after you submit the application, or when you get accepted?

Also #2, I took AP us history in hs, and got a 2. I also was in the IB program and took the IB tests but didn’t score high enough to get a diploma. Do I have to put these things? Will they know about them if I don’t tell them? Basically I don’t want to put them because they were pretty much failures in my life and I feel like it would hurt my chances. Thoughts?

Thanks for the help guys!