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Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.

What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?

Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.

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?

Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom.

What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?

Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California?

Personal Essay: Describe your personal background, identity, interests, and experiences relevant to applying to UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television.

Life Challenge Essay: Describe a significant challenge you have faced and how you overcame or are overcoming it.

Critical Essay: Analyze a film or television program you have watched. Assume the reader has seen the work; do not include a plot summary. Analyze any aspect(s): design, composition, color, lighting, sound, etc.

Creative Writing Sample: Submit original creative writing of your choice (fiction, screenwriting, poetry, etc.).

Theater Experience Statement: Describe your theater experience and background.

Other Arts Experience Statement: Describe any other arts experiences beyond theater.

Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time.