Personal statement essay

General Rules for writing a good personal statement.

• Respond to the question being asked.
• Each time use different statement for your applications.
• Tell an engaging story. Do not just state something, but demonstrate it with the help of illustrative examples.
• Be concrete. Avoid writing empty phrases you cannot support with strong arguments. The sentence “I am sure I will make a wonderful lawyer” will sound at least groundless.
• Make your personal statement stand out. Write about some experience or fact from your life that is sure to be remembered.
• Write a strong and impressive introduction. It is your best opportunity to catch the reader’s attention and keep it till the last word of your essay. If you fail….
• Share your knowledge. In the body of the essay dwell on your interest and experience in your particular field, as well as some of your knowledge of the field.
• Conduct a research if necessary. Some schools may ask you to explain why you are choosing theirs among the others. To give a proper and well-grounded answer you should do some research.
• No clich'es. “I want to be a doctor, as I am good at science and I dream of helping other people” – that is good and we have nothing against it. But what about another thousand of applicants who wrote the same? They should also be admitted, right?
• Show your good writing skills.
• Proofread your essay very meticulously. Make sure it is perfect. There should be no spelling, grammar or punctuation mistakes.
• Do not exceed the word limit.