Undergraduate / 'From Mexico to the US' - Dreams and aspirations UC Essay [5]

I consider my father poor, in that, he lacks a certain amount of material possessions and money, yet for my father, poverty does not get in the way of living.

that will show that you are trying to gain sympathy! so you might want to change that a bit. try to pass that message on more subtely or dont sort of directly say that you are poor. some of the college instructors are skeptics (from what i have heard)

Undergraduate / 'From Mexico to the US' - Dreams and aspirations UC Essay [5]

Its a strong introduction.i think it throws light on the diverse background, you come from. are you in the process of applying to UC or are you already done? i am so scared. i have finished my freshman applicant essay and i am still editing the other one. would you mind reading my essays once im done?

Neha :D