Nail Your UC Essays (PIQs)
FREE WEBINAR
August 18, 2026 | 5 PM PT
Brennan Bowen
Lead Counselor
Former Admissions Reader for the University of California, Berkeley
Learn how to craft high-impact essays for the University of California's Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) that align directly with what university application readers are trained to score.
Analytical PIQ Strategy
Why the UC Personal Insight Questions reject traditional, creative essay storytelling, and how to write direct, impact-oriented responses that demonstrate real value.
Step-by-Step Timeline
A structured execution plan to brainstorm, draft, and refine all four required responses before the busy fall semester begins.
Avoiding the Copy-Paste Trap
The critical differences between Common App personal statements and UC PIQs, ensuring your child doesn't make the costly mistake of recycling incompatible essays.
August 18, 2026 | 5 PM PT
Lead Counselor
Former Admissions Reader for the University of California, Berkeley
Brennan Bowen
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Brennan is a college admissions counselor with over a decade of experience in selective admissions and international education. He has reviewed thousands of applications as a former admissions reader for the University of California, Berkeley, and an external reader for Stanford. Brennan founded the college counseling department at an international school in Shanghai and has helped students gain admission to top universities worldwide.
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