Look around at your classmates. Are you pretty much the same person or do you have unique qualities to take out into the world? Of course you do. The personal statement that you craft and submit along with your other paperwork to colleges is your chance to define who you are. It can feel like a daunting undertaking, but it doesn't have to if you keep the following tips in mind:
1. Grab attention from the first paragraph. Your introduction is where you should use an example from your life as a way to explain why you are interested in your intended area of study. Keep this anecdote in mind as you craft the rest of your statement and refer back to it.
2. Next come your supporting paragraphs. Each paragraph needs a topic sentence and the text that follows should stay in line with it. Discuss your personal qualifications to be a part of the program you are interested in. Keep the anecdote from your introduction in mind and make sure that it is applicable to what you're writing about throughout.
3. Your conclusion will tie everything together. Make sure the reader is aware that admission to their program is the first step in leading to a lifelong goal of yours. While the application letter may seem similar to your personal statement, there are some key differences in style to keep in mind. The application letter is in business letter format and more succinct. It refers the reader to your resume and closes by asking for an interview.
4. There are some key elements to a good personal statement. Things like honesty and confidence in your success should shine. You should convince the reader that you've been able to overcome obstacles and turn them in to strengths and show a good understanding of the school you are interested in.
This is your chance to reflect about your life and what you want it to become. Don't let time become a hindrance, allow enough of it to revise, reflect and then revise some more. Get opinions from others who know you well and benefit from a fresh pair of eyes. Your personal statement is, after all, personal and not simply an application. Show the world who you are.
1. Grab attention from the first paragraph. Your introduction is where you should use an example from your life as a way to explain why you are interested in your intended area of study. Keep this anecdote in mind as you craft the rest of your statement and refer back to it.
2. Next come your supporting paragraphs. Each paragraph needs a topic sentence and the text that follows should stay in line with it. Discuss your personal qualifications to be a part of the program you are interested in. Keep the anecdote from your introduction in mind and make sure that it is applicable to what you're writing about throughout.
3. Your conclusion will tie everything together. Make sure the reader is aware that admission to their program is the first step in leading to a lifelong goal of yours. While the application letter may seem similar to your personal statement, there are some key differences in style to keep in mind. The application letter is in business letter format and more succinct. It refers the reader to your resume and closes by asking for an interview.
4. There are some key elements to a good personal statement. Things like honesty and confidence in your success should shine. You should convince the reader that you've been able to overcome obstacles and turn them in to strengths and show a good understanding of the school you are interested in.
This is your chance to reflect about your life and what you want it to become. Don't let time become a hindrance, allow enough of it to revise, reflect and then revise some more. Get opinions from others who know you well and benefit from a fresh pair of eyes. Your personal statement is, after all, personal and not simply an application. Show the world who you are.
About the Author:
Allen Ross is an independent college counselor with special interest in online degree programs, online colleges and financial aid for adult students.
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