University of California Santa Cruz Admission Essays

I was born with moderate hemophilia which is a genetic blood clotting disorder. Even the slightest injury can cause debilitating internal bleeds leading to days of bed rest and urgent trips to the hospital. Unfamiliar with the condition, my well-intentioned parents advised me to keep…

As I walk into the kitchen, bleary-eyed, I can hear the television anchor announcing the latest news. I suddenly perk up upon hearing Maria Bartiromo’s rapid reports on the latest stock market ups and downs, and I listen attentively as she questions the guest of…

My family and I immigrated to the United States when I was just seven years old. Although it was very hard for my parents to leave their home and family behind in El Salvador, they were motivated to give me and my siblings a better…

While many other candidates applying to the University of California perform volunteer work, I feel my volunteerism in economically deprived neighborhoods as a devout Catholic provides me with insight on life that is only available through firsthand experience of poverty and knowledge of Church doctrine….

As a child, I always had a deep admiration for nature and wildlife. I enjoyed hiking and exploring the outdoors, and I was often fascinated by the vast ecosystems that exist in our world. This fascination eventually led me to pursue a career in conservationism….