<p>I want to do an optional essay to increase my chances slightly in getting accepted into a UC.</p>
<p>But I don’t know what I want to talk about in my optional essay.
Any tips on writing this optional essay? </p>
<p>I was thinking about writing about my views on rascism since I’m really passionate about it. However, I don’t know if it’s a good idea.</p>
<p>Don’t.
Optional essays are typically for people who have blemishes in their academic life and etc.</p>
<p>I had a friend who used the optional essay to show what a fun person he actually is by using sarcasm, etc. So just follow you heart! If you think that is really a major part of who you are, then write about it:)</p>
<p>hmm… that sounds like a good idea. Did you friend benefit from this/ get accepted by his college?</p>