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University of California, Berkeley  \nConsidering your life%me goals, discuss how your current and future academic and extra-­‐curricular ac%vi%es might help you achieve your goals . University of Texas at AusBn  \nPrompts  \n􀀡 Some%mes specific programs have their own prompts. This is especially true of professional and pre-­‐professional programs ( [e.g. engineering](e.g. engineering), nursing, pre-­‐medicine)  \nExamples  \nComputer science and engineering requires crea%vity, teamwork, and strong academic ability. We value breadth of interest, leadership, and diversity. Tell us about your academic and personal interests, goals, and what you will bring to the CSE community.  \nUniversity of Washington, SeaEle, Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)  \nThe WCMC-­‐Q Prompt  \nPlease write and submit a personal statement (essay) that will help us to know you be\\er as a person . Your essay will help us become acquainted with you in ways that your transcripts or course gradesand examina%ons results cannot. You may write a story about yourself that provides us with deep insight into the type of person you are or strive to be. Your story could involve a personal experience, a situa%on in which your character was tested, a humorous anecdote, or a significant academic situa%on. You may also include your most significant accomplishments to date and what inspired you to want to pursue a medical career .  \nMUSTS (the DO list)  \n􀀡 Unite your essay with a theme or thesis . The thesis is the main point you want to communicate.  \n􀀡 Use concrete examples from your life experience to support your thesis and dis%nguish yourself from other applicants.  \n􀀡 Write about what interests you, excites you . 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