UC Application & Personal Insight Questions Masterclass

Eight questions. Choose four. Make every word count.

The University of California application is different from the Common App. You don't submit one traditional personal statement. Instead, you choose four of eight Personal Insight Questions (PIQs), with a maximum of 350 words per response.

Learn how to approach the UC application strategically, select the right PIQs, and write responses that reveal who you are beyond your grades and activities.

What's Included:

• UC Application Strategy — Understand the UC application and how to present your academic achievements, activities, and experiences effectively.

• Choosing Your Four PIQs — Learn how to select the questions that best showcase different aspects of your background and accomplishments.

• Writing Compelling Responses — Develop clear, specific, authentic answers that communicate your experiences without sounding generic or overly polished.

• Common PIQ Mistakes — Avoid repetitive topics, vague storytelling, unnecessary drama, and responses that fail to answer the question.

• Activities & Awards — Learn how to describe your extracurricular involvement, leadership, achievements, and responsibilities.

• Final Application Review — Learn what to check before submitting your UC application.

Your experiences. Your voice. Your strongest UC application.

Taught by Alana Albertson, Stanford graduate, Harvard M.Ed., former admissions officer, and Harvard alumni interviewer, with more than 30 years of educational experience.

PRICE: $299

Course access begins November 1, 2026.

Your purchase includes ongoing access to course materials for as long as the course remains available on the platform. There are no recurring subscription fees.

This course provides educational guidance. Admission to any UC campus is not guaranteed. Individual essay editing and private consulting are not included.