University of California - Los Angeles

The personal essay should include a summary of your background, creative interests, and academic and professional goals. You may discuss important influences in your artistic life, your motivation to study theater, and the kind of creative work you hope to pursue. Your essay should also convey who you are beyond the stage: the experiences, communities, and ideas that shape how you see the world. Use these pages to create a vivid and personal picture of yourself: what matters to you, and where you want to go as an artist and thinker. Prioritize candor and specificity rather than a polished argument for your own admission.

PDF, 10 MB max, double-spaced, 12-point font, 8 ½ by 11 page size. Submit in Acceptd.

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? Things to consider: A challenge could be personal, or something you have faced in your community or school. Why was the challenge significant to you? This is a good opportunity to talk about any obstacles you’ve faced and what you’ve learned from the experience. Did you have support from someone else or did you handle it alone? If you’re currently working your way through a challenge, what are you doing now, and does that affect different aspects of your life? For example, ask yourself, “How has my life changed at home, at my school, with my friends, or with my family?” Please Note: This question is identical to optional Question #5 on the UC Application. You may submit the same answer as in your UC Application, or you may elaborate on your response.

PDF, 10 MB max, double-spaced, 12-point font, 8 ½ by 11 page size. Submit in Acceptd.