{"id":6693,"date":"2018-11-26T17:00:44","date_gmt":"2018-11-27T01:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/?post_type=essay-writing-blog&p=6693"},"modified":"2018-11-18T15:35:00","modified_gmt":"2018-11-18T23:35:00","slug":"how-to-write-a-personal-statement-makes-statement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-personal-statement-makes-statement\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a Personal Statement That Makes a Statement"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve taken the required exams. You’ve filled out online and paper forms. You’ve sent in your high school transcripts. You’ve maybe even requested some letters of recommendation to help seal the deal.<\/p>\n

But as those admissions deadlines approach, you still have one thing left–the dreaded personal statement.<\/p>\n

Sure, you\u2019re just one hopeful student in a big sea of college applicants, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t stand out. And this post will show you how it\u2019s done.<\/p>\n

So without further ado, let\u2019s tackle how to write a personal statement the right way.<\/p>\n

In this post, I\u2019ll walk you through just what a personal statement is, how to write one from A to Z, and some examples that can inspire you to get started.<\/p>\n

What Exactly Is a Personal Statement?<\/h2>\n

Think of a personal statement, sometimes referred to as a statement of purpose or personal essay, as your chance to show college admissions officers why you\u2019re a great fit for the school and perhaps even the program to which you\u2019re applying.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not unlike a cover letter you\u2019d submit with a job application.<\/p>\n

A personal statement also allows you to show admissions officers that you\u2019re more than just grades and test scores.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s an opportunity for admissions officers to see who you are as a person, what you can bring to the campus community, and how your experiences have led you to choose their school.<\/p>\n

Often, when you sit down to write a personal statement, you\u2019ll spend about one to three pages answering a question or prompt. Check out this blog post<\/a> to see some some examples of what you can expect when this is the case.<\/p>\n

Pre-work<\/h2>\n

Your personal statement will turn out much better if you follow these important steps before typing away at the keyboard. If you need to brush up on the essay writing process in general, this post<\/a> can also help you out.<\/p>\n

Careful review<\/h3>\n

Get out a notebook or open up your laptop, and get ready to take some notes or create some outlines<\/a>. This will ensure that your materials stay organized. You\u2019re probably not going to be writing just one <\/i>personal statement to send to all of your prospective schools.<\/p>\n

You read that correctly–there is no \u201cone-size-fits-all\u201d approach to writing personal statements. Admissions offices tend to have different guidelines or items they\u2019re looking for in their instructions or prompts.<\/p>\n

While you can probably reuse some of the main points in each of your personal statements, you\u2019ll want to make sure that whatever you\u2019re writing adequately answers the prompts given.<\/p>\n

The most effective way to go about this is to carefully read the instructions<\/a> on the statement of purpose submission form and make sure you clearly understand what\u2019s being asked of you.<\/p>\n