Ranking of Supplements (UC PIQs)

Who This Is For

This service is for 12th‑grade students applying to the University of California who feel stuck choosing which four PIQs to answer out of the eight options. It is especially useful if you have many possible stories, can’t remember earlier‑grade experiences clearly, or worry about repeating yourself across prompts.
Students aiming for the more selective UC campuses, where distinct and well‑chosen PIQs matter a lot, will benefit the most. Counselors and parents can also use the report as a reference when guiding students on UC essay strategy.

Why Choose This Service

UC explicitly asks you to pick the prompts most relevant to your experience and circumstances, and all prompts are weighted equally. The difference comes from how well each question matches your strongest stories and how together they create a non‑overlapping picture of who you are.
Our AI engine systematically scores how well your experiences fit each PIQ category (leadership, creativity, challenge, academic passion, community impact, uniqueness) and then orders the prompts by relevance and strength. This turns a confusing choice into a clear, ranked recommendation that is tailored to your profile, not generic “top 4” lists.

What You Get

A personalized ranking of all 8 UC PIQ prompts, from strongest fit to weakest, based on your activities, background and achievements.
A clear recommendation of the best 4 prompts to answer, with brief explanations for why each one suits your profile.
Notes on how each chosen prompt helps cover different dimensions (for example, leadership, community, academic curiosity, personal context) so your four responses are not repetitive.
Pointers to specific experiences or themes from your profile that could be used for each recommended prompt so you are not starting from a blank page.
A simple “prompt map” showing which important stories appear where, helping you avoid overlap and gaps in your UC application narrative.
Digital delivery of your PIQ ranking and notes to your email within the set turnaround time once you submit your profile information.

How It Works

Purchase the serviceAdd “Ranking of Supplements (UC PIQs)” to your cart, complete secure checkout and pay 49.99 as a one‑time fee.
Share your profile and activitiesFill a form listing your key experiences (academics, activities, leadership, challenges, community work, talents) plus anything notable from earlier grades you remember.
AI prompt evaluationOur AI engine evaluates how well your stories align with each of the 8 UC PIQ prompts and checks for variety and non‑overlap across potential combinations.
Ranking and selectionThe system ranks all 8 prompts for you and identifies the best 4 that, together, present a strong, coherent and distinct picture of you.
Receive your reportYou receive your ranked list, recommended 4 prompts and story pointers as a digital report by email within the promised time window.

FAQs

1. Why can’t I just pick any four UC PIQs?

Technically you can, but UC advises you to select questions that are most relevant to your experience and that best reflect your circumstances. Choosing poorly can lead to repetitive or weak essays that don’t fully use your strongest stories.

2. How many UC PIQs are there and how many do I answer?

There are 8 Personal Insight Question prompts, and you must answer any 4 of them, each up to 350 words. This service helps you choose which 4 give you the best platform to shine.

3. Does the report tell me exactly what to write?

No, it does not write essays for you, but it gives you a ranked prompt list, recommended 4 prompts and specific experience ideas to use for each. You still write in your own voice, using the report as a strategic guide.

4. Will this make my essays look similar to other students using the service?

No, because the ranking is driven by your unique profile and experiences, the recommended prompts and story pointers will differ from student to student. UC PIQs are also highly personal, so your voice and details will keep your essays distinct.

5. Can I override the recommended prompts if I strongly prefer another question?

Yes, the report is a strategy tool, not a rule book. If a different prompt genuinely inspires a stronger, more specific story, you can absolutely choose it while still using the insights from your ranking.