UC Merced Admission Essays

My journey with the animal liberation movement began almost a decade ago, at the tender age of nine or ten. I had not yet been exposed to what animal cruelty really is, but I somehow knew that something wasn’t right in the way we fed…

What started as a simple chemistry project turned into a huge part of my life for two and a half months. Amanjeet, my partner, and I spent at least two hours each day in our school laboratory measuring acids and bases, calculating pH levels, and…

As I researched universities, UC Merced caught my attention for its outstanding athletic programs and diverse academic offerings. The chance to join a community that is actively invested in their students’ success was an opportunity I couldn’t miss. During my analysis of the university, I…