How to maximize your chances of winning the UCUES prizes 💳

[Olivia]

I've become slightly obsessed with winning these UCUES prizes . $40 VISA gift card? Yes please. Campus dining gift card? I'm literally always hungry. Bookstore gift card? Textbooks are a scam so I'll take anything.

Here's my strategy based on the fine print:

1. Take it SOON. They do weekly drawings through spring quarter and "the sooner UCUES is completed, the more chances to win" . So procrastinators lose. Simple as that.
2. Actually finish it. The questionnaire isn't submitted until you hit the "Submit" button at the end . So you can't just open it and hope for the best. You have to actually answer questions.
3. Be honest but efficient. It asks about "Your Academic Experience, Campus Life Experience, Future Plans, and Basic Needs" plus "Your Background and Personal Characteristics" . That's a lot. But the faster you finish, the sooner you're in the drawing.

Has anyone here actually won one of these before? I need to know if it's real or if I'm wasting my time. My roommate said she won a dining gift card last year but she's also kind of a liar so...

Also, does anyone know what "Selected Campus Dining Location" means? Like, can I choose? Or is it random? I really want that $40 VISA. That's actual money I can use anywhere.