College Application Prompt

1) Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement?
2) What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?
3) Describe your favorite academic subject and explain how it has influenced you.
4) What is the one thing that you think sets you apart from other candidates applying to the University of California?