What NOT to do on the UC Personal Insight Questions (UC Application Essay)

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  • @veggiesnchill8134
    @veggiesnchill8134 5 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    This is one of the only vids about this that I’ve come across that is actually helpful and doesn’t leave me feeling terrified to start 😭🙌🙌

  • @erinsheaa951
    @erinsheaa951 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    i’m a senior in high school right now and i have 2/4 essays done

  • @ggukiescave
    @ggukiescave 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Thank you for this video, it was really helpful. I’m just nervous to apply because my stats aren’t the best and I believe I don’t seem fit to be considered a “competitor” at some selective schools such as a UC. I was pretty lost throughout high school and filled with anxiety, which prevented me from trying things that would benefit me in the long run. I don’t know if I’ll still try to apply. I was thinking of maybe doing community college then applying as a transfer to a UC to make sure I am more prepared for college (plus I wouldn’t have to be in debt) but I feel like that’s harder, especially if my major is extremely competitive. I hope I can figure my way through soon because I have spent many sleepless nights and I had many mental breakdowns just thinking about college :(. I feel like the college I get accepted into defines my entire worth, which I know is not true, but it’s hard to think that way.

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hi there, all you can do is give it a shot and see what the outcome is. On the other hand, community college is a great alternative pathway to UC that many students are successful with. I personally went the CC route after graduating high school with a ~3.2 GPA and things worked out for me. I have a lot of videos on this topic, that could be useful for you, check them out!

    • @General_P2001
      @General_P2001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      1 year later, hope you doing well ggukie. I relate to your comment, I didn't have the best time in highschool and ended up going to De Anza. 3 years will have gone by the time since then and I hopefully transfer in 2023, but there are still areas where I am not good at which will be bad when I transfer
      Even then, what has happened has happened, but we must fully live in the present. Try every day, so that in the future we can say "I tried my best".

    • @ggukiescave
      @ggukiescave 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@General_P2001 No way, you go to De Anza? I completely forgot that I made a comment on this post, so thank you for bringing me back here. I decided after all to go to community college, and I currently am attending at De Anza! It was a good decision on my part I believe. You’re also right, all we can really do is live in the present and try our best to succeed. I hope transferring goes well for you! We got this :)

    • @General_P2001
      @General_P2001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ggukiescave yayyy :D yeah I didn’t really know how you were doing rn, but im happy of how it turned out. I’m proud of you. Hope your transferring goes well as well friend, sky is the limit

  • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
    @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Who has already gotten started on their PIQs?

    • @ThErrandBoy
      @ThErrandBoy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me, I'm done, but more like *Shabbly* done

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      that's better than nothing!

    • @yflores6500
      @yflores6500 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me! I am at a CC and I am applying this fall. I have binged watched your videos for weeks now LOL!!

  • @peche58
    @peche58 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I did my UC apps last minute because I wasn’t sure if I really wanted to do it. My sister called me on the night they were due and all I had left to do were my personal insight questions. With under 2 hours to do them all I felt confident with the 3 that I got to pick but very very disappointed with the 1 required question. I left it til the end and I had only about 5 minutes to turn it in so I only wrote about 3 sentences. To anyone reading this don’t make this same mistake. I cried right after because I realized how bad of a mistake it was to leave it to the last minute. We’ll see what happens but I am confident that I will be getting rejection letters from the 4 I chose. Better luck next year I guess.

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh no! I hope that things work out for you! Just remember there is always next year. good luck

    • @ayoolaogunleye5960
      @ayoolaogunleye5960 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey, if you don’t mind me asking, how did it turn out eventually?

    • @finest3008
      @finest3008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      so what happened?

    • @rainbowchicken5574
      @rainbowchicken5574 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      please let us know!!

    • @DA-gd4yw
      @DA-gd4yw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YO WHAT HAPPENED SAME THING IS HAPPENING TO ME!!!

  • @kenm2595
    @kenm2595 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    im writing about something that hasnt happened yet so i need to do it over the summer

  • @mynameisirrelevant8257
    @mynameisirrelevant8257 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm a Cancer star, moon in aries as well!

  • @elij6534
    @elij6534 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, your tips help a lot.

  • @feels_bad-man
    @feels_bad-man 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cheers for the video, very helpful! :)

  • @RedDesigns
    @RedDesigns 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Hailey, could you help me out on this?
    for essay prompt #2 im writing about my thinking process for digital art (my creative skill) while for essay prompt #3 im writing about speaking w/ clients, negotiating, my business which is also based on digital art. would this count as talking about the same topic twice?
    specifically,
    for prompt #2 i talk about how my mindset for art wasn't "right" and that i had changed over time
    for prompt #3, i talk about how i sold my art/digital products online and worked w/ clients, expanded my business, etc.
    though they're technically different topics with completely different content, i'm not sure where the line is drawn
    thanks!

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi there, if they are different topics and discuss different things then there shouldn't be a problem.

  • @wesammmm5432
    @wesammmm5432 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video hailey, I have 4 W’s on my record. I had to drop due to an emergency situation. Would this deter chances of getting accepted to a UC college, especially UCLA(I’m a California resident currently attending a CC) Also my Gpa is about ~3.7

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hi there, sorry but I am not able to advise on your chances of getting into a school as I do not work for the admissions committee. The only way to know is to apply and see what happens. Make sure you explain all that on your application, though. Good luck!

    • @teenage_dirtbag69420
      @teenage_dirtbag69420 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      how did this go, I have the exact same situation

  • @wannabe1me927
    @wannabe1me927 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m a junior and I already got a UC Santa Cruz admission.
    What’s an admission? I’m confused because I’m a Junior not a Senior

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi there! I'm not really sure what you are asking?

    • @wannabe1me927
      @wannabe1me927 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hailey Dollar admissions for UCs
      What are admissions?
      Do you know what they are?

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you referring to a letter of admission? I am still unclear. You may want to contact the school directly about the correspondence you received.

    • @wannabe1me927
      @wannabe1me927 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hailey Dollar yes letter of admission! Sorry I’m new with this sort of thing so yeah

  • @Anderson-tg1sc
    @Anderson-tg1sc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm currently at West Valley College here in Saratoga.

  • @trisharose5148
    @trisharose5148 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hi! i was just wondering if i can use contractions (ex. I’m, I’ve, would’ve, etc) in these essays? since it’s informal and saves word counts?

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You should always avoid contractions whenever you're writing anything for school.

  • @yuliaaaaaaaaaaa
    @yuliaaaaaaaaaaa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    is narrative style good, cause i literally put in a bit of narrative in it and someone said that they like their essays straightforward 😨

  • @noorbashir8573
    @noorbashir8573 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi! Do you still offer editing services? For freshman applicants? Thanks :)

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Unfortunately, I am no longer editing essays. Wishing you the best of luck!

  • @alhassanebarry4596
    @alhassanebarry4596 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it bad if you don’t use up all of the word count. Like what if you have like 50-100 words left? Does it ruin your chances? When you wrote your application did you use all of your word count.

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi there, since there are only 350 words to begin with, this is a pretty significant amount of words that would be left out. I suggest reevaluating your essays to see where you could additional insight. I cannot speak to chances of getting into a school as I do not work for the admissions committee of any school. However, this is your one and only opportunity to explain yourself - do not underestimate its power. I used all of the word count give or take ~5 words.

  • @melissa3969
    @melissa3969 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you so much!!

  • @yanranli7361
    @yanranli7361 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can I use my used essays for freshman application again? Thank you so much!

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I would advise against this. You are probably not the same person you were when you wrote those essays so you should write new essays that reflect what you have learned since then.

  • @navinleonidas904
    @navinleonidas904 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man

  • @orlandoolague9292
    @orlandoolague9292 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I/Should I use words like "you" or "your"?

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      who would you be referring to?

    • @orlandoolague9292
      @orlandoolague9292 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege the reader
      As in like “creativity, to me, means thinking of an idea and using YOUR…”
      Is that ok

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@orlandoolague9292 Sorry for the late response! I think in that context that would be fine. Grammatically, it makes more sense to just use consistent pronouns, however. You're saying what creativity means to you personally, so don't apply it to others.

  • @Catdad406
    @Catdad406 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    .Can I ask a question?

  • @wordart4323
    @wordart4323 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clear skin 😻😻

  • @nadooya8250
    @nadooya8250 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would u be able to read my essay?

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry, but I am not offering this service at this time.

    • @kenm2595
      @kenm2595 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Hailey Dollar what about now

  • @michaellewis7861
    @michaellewis7861 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn’t watch this video and I don’t think I made any of the mistakes. Ok phew...

  • @seventhsense___
    @seventhsense___ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    why u have to roast me like dis