Uncommon Application: Personal Essay (467 words)
UC—Berkeley: Personal Statement 1
Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.
494-word version
At our preferred Taiwanese restaurant, the waiter escorted my family to our usual table. Then, he asked, “Would you like the usual menu?” Before my father got a chance, I replied, “Yes! And for the dessert, please give us smoothies!” Everyone laughed at my love for mango smoothies...