Essay #1: Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time
YUCA cabinet
Magnet government
LHS leadership
LHTP tutoring
Leader during group projects/assignments
Planning social events
Taking care of younger siblings
Magnet government
LHS leadership
LHTP tutoring
Leader during group projects/assignments
Planning social events
Taking care of younger siblings
Essay #2: Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.
Art Playing musical instrument
Listening to music
Dance
Solving physics problems
Fashion
Cooking/baking
Computer programming
Creative writing
Listening to music
Dance
Solving physics problems
Fashion
Cooking/baking
Computer programming
Creative writing
Essay #3: What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?
Sports/volleyball
Dance/music
Math/science
Communication/public speaking
Reading people/interpreting others
Humor/comedy
Tutoring/teaching
Gaming
Writing
Any other hobby
Dance/music
Math/science
Communication/public speaking
Reading people/interpreting others
Humor/comedy
Tutoring/teaching
Gaming
Writing
Any other hobby
Essay #4: Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.
LHS clubs: MESA, Science Bowl, Acadeca, etc
Many APs offered at Lincoln
Teachers who are willing to provide extra assistance after school
Opportunities Magnet offered
Summer programs (COSMOS, TIP, etc)
Many APs offered at Lincoln
Teachers who are willing to provide extra assistance after school
Opportunities Magnet offered
Summer programs (COSMOS, TIP, etc)
Essay #5: Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement?
Think of subjects that you like
We recently brainstormed this one
Low-income family
Parents work a lot, always gone
Language barrier
“Inner-city” neighborhood --> join YUCA, JYC, community service, etc
Play the minority card
Not naturally gifted in certain subjects, but need to put in extra work
We recently brainstormed this one
Low-income family
Parents work a lot, always gone
Language barrier
“Inner-city” neighborhood --> join YUCA, JYC, community service, etc
Play the minority card
Not naturally gifted in certain subjects, but need to put in extra work
Essay #6: Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom
Think of subjects that you like
We recently brainstormed this one
We recently brainstormed this one
Essay #7: What have you done to make your school or your community a better place
“Inner-city” neighborhood --> join YUCA, JYC, community service, etc
What community service have you done to graduate?
What community service have you done to graduate?
Essay #8: Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you stand out as a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California?
When you look at classmates around you, what is different between you and them?
What makes you you?
What makes you you?
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