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There is no way to answer your question in the space given on this website. My only general advice is to present an image during recruitment that represents 'your best self'. I truly believe that if you come across as authentic and interested as well as interesting that you can find a home in our system. The beauty (for lack of a better word!) of our system is sheer diversity amongst the houses. I know other threads are questioning diversity and what I am talking about is not a racial definition of diversity (although that does exist to) but rather we do not have a system comprised of houses where everyone looks the same, comes from the same place, has similar majors etc. There is no such thing as a cookie-cutter member of our community. I know some might disagree and that's ok, but having seen the scene at other schools I believe the Cal system to comprised of people that are largely themselves and I for one think this is a major strength of our system vs. what you might find at other schools. This is strictly my opinion and I hope as you move through recruitment that you ask for other people's opinions as it will help you figure out what you believe. I wish you the best!