Write UC PIQs Like a Pro (According to a Former Admissions Officer)

Struggling with your UC PIQs? You're not alone. Most students treat the Personal Insight Questions like a generic English essay....but that’s a HUGE mistake. The UC system isn’t just asking what you did—they want to know who you are and why it matters.

In this video, we break down step-by-step how to brainstorm, structure, and write a UC essay that actually impresses readers....straight from a former UC Berkeley admissions officer.

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✅ The #1 Mistake Students Make When Writing Their UC Essays
✅ The “Activity, Experience, Identity” Brainstorming Framework
✅ How to Choose the Best 4 Topics Without Overlapping
✅ The Right Way to Tell Your Story (Without Rambling!)
✅ Why 70% of Your Essay Should Be Reflection....Not Just a Story
✅ How to Match Your Topics to the Right PIQ Prompts
✅ What UC Readers Are Trained to Look For

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⏳ Timestamps for Easy Navigation

00:00....Introduction
01:00....The Biggest Mistake Students Make on the UC PIQs
03:30....The Activity + Experience + Identity Brainstorming Method
07:45....How to Choose 4 Non-Overlapping Topics
10:15....What “Dig Deep” Really Means (And How to Do It Right)
13:30....How to Reflect Powerfully Without Repeating Yourself
17:00....The 30/70 Story vs. Reflection Rule That Works Every Time
20:45....Matching Your Topic to the Right PIQ Prompt
25:00....Final Tips from a Former UC Admissions Reader

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