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How to Write an Excellent Personal Statement

A Guide on Writing a University or College Admissions Essay

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How to Write an Excellent Personal Statement

By: Quincy Washington
Narrated by: Christian Neale
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From the Founder of PlaceCoach—who has helped 1,000+ students secure places at Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial and numerous top universities around the world.

In How to Write an Excellent Personal Statement, Quincy Washington, an alumnus of the London School of Economics and the Founder of PlaceCoach—a trusted leader for university applications—guides you along each step of the writing process for your college admissions essay. You will benefit from insider knowledge and tips, as well as real-life examples from students’ personal statements and college admissions essays.

Each chapter is designed to inform, guide and encourage you throughout the entire process, with the goal of reducing the anxiety associated with writing a personal statement.

This book focuses on personal statements, but is equally applicable to statements of purpose, supplemental essays, Common App essays, motivation letters, and other application documents.

In How to Write an Excellent Personal Statement, you will discover:

  • How to conduct thorough research to provide context for your personal statement.
  • The necessary requirements that you must follow.
  • Strategies you can use to infuse a compelling narrative and storyline into your writing.
  • The gold-standard structure for an excellent personal statement.
  • What makes a great introduction and how to make your introduction stand out from the crowd.
  • How to write reflectively and persuasively.
  • How to demonstrate interesting and illuminating insights within your writing.
  • How to improve the flow, consistency, logic, and coherence of your writing.
  • The art of refining your personal statement, receiving feedback and being diligent about the fine details.
  • Tips and tricks to enhance your writing to perfection.

Take this chance to harness your full potential and secure a spot on the university course of your dreams. Have a listen!

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