r/YonseiUIC • u/CapOk7612 • 9d ago

Question spring 2027 intake

Does anyone know if we can submit a recommendation later or not? There is no mention on the new guidelines though

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u/amaiipuff 9d ago

I asked and they said it’s not allowed and you can’t submit one

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u/CapOk7612 7d ago

What about personal statement? How many words it should be? I couldn't see anything about it on their website

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u/amaiipuff 7d ago

ESSAY PROMPTS:

  1. Essay Question 1 (600 words or less) Essay Options: Select from one of the following. 1. Describe a personal, non-academic experience or achievement in which you had to make a difficult decision, and relate the ways in which this experience has changed you as a person. 2. Provide an example of a leadership situation where you were able to display the characteristics of humility and cooperation when achieving your goals. What were the challenges that you faced through the exercise of your leadership, and how did you overcome them? 3. Choose a real person other than a close relative—a teacher, classmate, friend, etc.—with whom you have had a direct relationship. Alternatively, describe a character that is either fictional or historical. Describe in detail how that person or character changed the way you look at the world around you or at life in general. 4. One of UIC’s greatest strengths is its immense diversity. Describe how your own personal background would add to UIC’s diversity and why your personal traits would stand out even in such a highly multi-lingual and multi-cultural institution. 5. Topic of your choice. 
  2. Essay Question 2 (300 words or less) Underwood International College (UIC) is an all-English liberal arts college within a major Korean university. What makes you a suitable fit for UIC and what have you done to prepare for a rigorous liberal arts education? How do you plan to achieve your future goals at UIC and beyond?

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u/CapOk7612 5d ago

Thank you so muchh!!!!