• Personal Statements Part 1

  • Feb 23 2025
  • Length: 35 mins
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Personal Statements Part 1

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  • What is the actual purpose of a personal statement in a college application?

    It might not be what you think. You might have gotten advice like:

    • don't use humor
    • don't talk about the immigrant experience
    • don't write a sob story
    • don't list your accompishments
    • be unique
    • showcase your hobbies or other talents

    These advice all miss the key purpose of a personal statement, and so is not always correct (or incorrect). So let's peel the layers back and talk about why colleges even ask for a personal statement.

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