⚠️ Be as concise as possible and explain rather than complain. 尽可能简洁，重在说明而非抱怨。
🌰 范例1：家庭责任导致缺乏课外活动
My parents worked late, and I was responsible for taking care of my 3- and 5-year-old siblings, so I could not participate in after-school clubs.
🌰 范例2：财务困难+工作调动导致频繁转学
Due to financial challenges and job relocations, I attended three high schools. Adjusting to new environments was challenging but built my adaptability and resilience. I focused on maintaining consistent academic performance despite the transitions.
Health issue (直奔主题): from March-May of 11th grade (时间点), I faced a hormone imbalance due to side-effects of a prescription medicine (健康问题). This led to muscle inflammation and inability to regularly move my fingers, wrists, and legs, impacting my preparation for AP and final exams (具体影响). I worked with my teachers to get extra help and dedicated extra hours on weekends to review materials I missed (后续调整). (374 characters)
🌰 范例2：严重的偏头痛影响小考和期中考
Severe migraines (直奔主题+健康问题) (January to March in 11th grade) (时间点) made it difficult for me to focus and resulted in missing important study sessions, which affected my performance on quizzes and mid-term exams (具体影响). To catch up, I reviewed notes during weekends and met with teachers for extra help (后续调整). By the end of the semester, my grades improved significantly (改善). (340 characters)
Shoulder injury (10th grade) (健康问题+时间点): I tore my rotator cuff and was unable to continue playing volleyball and tennis on my school teams (具体影响). This injury significantly altered my high school trajectory. Because I had to take six months off of playing sports (时间+影响), I had more time to take advanced classes and discovered a deep interest in migration and labor studies through AP Human Geography and a Social Problems class I took at Santa Monica College (后续调整). (386 characters)
I experienced symptoms of PTSD (difficulty sleeping, flashbacks, and anxiety) (直奔主题+健康问题) after a traumatic event during 10th grade (时间点). It made it hard for me to focus on my studies and participate in class (具体影响). I began attending therapy regularly, where I learned coping mechanisms like grounding techniques and relaxation exercises (后续调整). With time, I regained control over my mental health and was able to re-engage and perform well in my academics (改善). (427 characters)
🌰 范例2：焦虑症影响考试表现
I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder (直奔主题+健康问题) in 11th grade (时间点), which impacted my performance during exams. My scores were lower than expected (具体影响). I worked with a counselor to develop coping strategies, such as relaxation techniques and effective study methods (后续调整). Over time, I became better at managing my anxiety, which helped me improve my test performance and overall grades (改善). I learned to handle stress better and approach exams with a clearer mindset (学到什么). (439 characters)
#8：Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you stand out as a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California? 在你申请材料中已经分享的内容之外，你认为自己有哪些特质使你成为UC的强力候选人？
#5：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? 描述你曾面临的最大的挑战以及你是如何一步步克服这一挑战的。这一挑战对于你的学习有何影响？
#6：Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom. 想一个你感兴趣的学科。描述你如何在课堂内外进一步发展这一兴趣。
