- How do you answer UC questions?
- How many UC questions are there?
- How many essays do you have to write for UC?
- Do UC insight questions change?
How do you answer UC questions?
The Do's and Don'ts of Answering UC Personal Insight Questions
- Prepare in advance: DO!
- Choose questions based on what you think the reader will like: DON'T!
- Relate your past experiences to the person you are today: DO!
- Repeat the same stories: DON'T!
- Proofread your work and ask for edits: DO!
How many UC questions are there?
While this section of the application is just one part we consider when making our admission decision, it helps provide context for the rest of your application. You will have 8 questions to choose from. You must respond to any 4 of the 8 questions. Each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words.
How many essays do you have to write for UC?
The UC application sounds like a riddle. Every student must write four essays, but choose from eight prompts. The rules may be unfamiliar, but the game is the same: tell admissions something they don't know – and then do it three more times!
Do UC insight questions change?
Applicants will now be asked to give short answers to four personal insight questions. It's the biggest change to the UC application in nearly a decade, but don't get rattled – the change puts students in the driver's seat.