1. Think of the 4 prompts as valuable real estate. Use it wisely! Don’t retell stories unless you’re showcasing a new part of you. It is all about “finishing” the puzzle, getting a full picture and giving UC’s admissions context. 2. Triple check everything. And have 2-3 others look over your app and prompts before submitting. SSN and coursework are often entered wrong. 3. The prompts are not essays. They are answers to questions. Not fluff or exaggeration, just answers. Be t