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Title: Personal Statement


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Personal Statement
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The Basics
  • What is it?
  • A snapshot/summary of you
  • Why is it important?
  • Your scores are not the only thing that reflects
    who you are
  • A chance to understand who you are, your goals
    and potential
  • How important is it?
  • Can help (or hurt) you tremendously!

3
How is it organized?
  • Length 1.5 - 2 pages (600 words)
  • Format essay
  • On the Common Application, five prompts to choose
    from
  • Some students have a background or story that is
    so central to their identity that they believe
    their application would be incomplete without it.
    If this sounds like you, then please share your
    story.
  • Recount an incident or time when you experienced
    failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons
    did you learn?
  • Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or
    idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make
    the same decision again?
  • Describe a place or environment where you are
    perfectly content. What do you do or experience
    there, and why is it meaningful to you?
  • Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or
    informal, that marked your transition from
    childhood to adulthood within your culture,
    community, or family.

4
Time to Shine!
  • Figure out your strengths and highlight them!
  • International students have a unique perspective
    that U.S./local students abroad do notemphasize
    it!
  • Emphasize but dont lie schools want to get to
    know you!

5
How?
  • Start with a hook, an anecdote, an attention
    grabber
  • Reflect upon it
  • How did you process it?
  • How did it influenced/changed you?
  • Reveal something essential about yourself

6
Touch it up!
  • Write, edit, edit, edit, editedit
  • A word on using editing services.
  • Make sure they keep the essence of your essay
  • Dont worry too much if you cannot afford fancy
    services IVCE is happy to help (first-come,
    first-serve basis)

7
Some Thoughts
  • Start the summer before you begin applying
  • Write the essay completely before seeking advice
  • Choose your themes and personal experiences
    carefully
  • Personal essays should be personal but be
    careful to reveal what should help you get into
    college
  • Be clear (details, details, details) do not
    assume
  • Remember the reader may not know anything about
    the particulars of your life, family, culture

8
PS vs. SOP
  • Undergraduate Personal Statement
  • Graduate Statement of Purpose
  • Research topic
  • Writing Sample
  • Why are you a good fit for this school
  • Why is this school a good fit for you
  • Professors, facilities, resources, etc.
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