The UC Personal Insight Questions: Facts Over Flowery
The University of California (UC) application is different from the Common App. While the Common App favors narrative storytelling and metaphors, the UC **Personal Insight Questions (PIQs)** are more like an interview on paper. Admissions officers have explicitly stated they value clarity and information over creative writing style.
You must choose 4 out of the 8 prompts. This guide will help you select the prompts that highlight different aspects of your profile and teach you the "Straight-Talk" method that UC readers prefer.