@boxandwhiskers That’s funny, I was there too. I was the person who asked a couple of questions in the back (not the architecture guy). Didn’t like how people asked so many questions about their own circumstances that had little pertinence to other people.
She really drilled home how one ought to be as clear as possible - so if you’re telling a story, give some clues as to where the story leads, don’t just force the reader to make a guess.
@incogneato I’m not sure. I feel that my general prompt will be stronger and more indicative of who I am than the transfer prompt. It’ll probably be 50/50, more or less.
I’m definitely going to make use of the additional comments box. I’ve had to juggle many things outside of academics/extracurriculars in the past year that I feel they should consider, but I don’t want to talk about any of it in the personal statement itself.
Tomorrow evening, from 5:00-6:30, UCB will be hosting a Transfer Personal Statement webinar (you’re allowed to ask questions, it’s very helpful). Sign up for it here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5038701519681864962
Also, from last night’s webinar, they mentioned that, for applicants to UCB’s College of Natural Resources, the personal statement is weighed heavily in the decision.