<p>It's your choice regarding how you want to distribute the wordcount blocks among the essays. However, if you're applying for an impacted major, I highly suggest using the 1st essay to fulfill the 600 word requirement. Because you'd be transferring directly into the major, the more evidence you can provide as to why you'd like to be there and how you qualify, the better. </p>
<p>Additionally, in regards to your question about re-distributing the word count (500, 300, etc), don't. At all. The UCs value numbers very very heavily and it would be a mistake to underestimate this fact. The admissions office will take note of it and it will not work in your favor. Obviously, they won't notice if you are above or below by a few words, but the closer you are to their required marks, the better.</p>