Please Start Here for resources and ideas on getting started with your college essays. Please reach out to Mr. Molina if you are stuck or would like to schedule a 1-1 to talk about your essay.

View the Personal Insight Questions required for the University of California application.

View the required personal statement prompts for the Common Application, which is accepted by nearly 900 colleges and universities.

Sometimes colleges and universities require more essays than the personal statement -- there are referred to as supplemental essays. View these guides for approaching supplemental essays. 

The California State University application does not require essays.

Applications to California Community Colleges do not require essays.