Personal Statement
Simplicity- not complex - no fancy word- use the familiar words, use as few word as possible w/o adjectives simplify ur ideas
tight writing-
minimum complexity, maximum simplicity
Clarity- the point from 1st sentence they only read once in 30 seconds
Elegance-order and the flow: punchline
Evocativeness- care the reader should be engaging, fluctuating - make it more romanticizing
What is UR STORY?
Feel the emotions
Good writing tells you things, GREAT writing makes the reader experience!
Logic Behind admission process
Research and preparation, u must target!
1) talk about ur major on ur essays
More specific infos naturally why u chose it
Ask chatgpt, reddit, quora and college websites
a)What they are
b)Their origin
People who moved it forward|current leading idea and interpretations
The best 3 fresh metaphors
Use ur own voice not by gpt
Be short. Be genuine, be ur own smart
Reflections:
1) identify ur greatest strengths and weaknesses, and solve them
2) think about a significant personal challenge u have faced, what did u learn
3) significant period that made u who ur in
4) traditions assisted u to become who u are in family
5) what motivates u to continue academic excellence in this area, what interested u, which areas r u going to explore and WHY?
Discuss topics that's ignite ur curiosity, why lifelong learning important u
Reflect on the most impactful texts u have related to ur field of study like how did these works influence ur decision to pursue ur major
Think of project or task u worked on that ur particularly proud of, what made it meaningful, and how did it impact ur professional growth
Story anatomy:
Setup- where its started
Conflict - what r the challenges
Resolution - how did u change and become ur current best version
SO WHAT??? Why should them care 90% because they do not make the reader care
Basic formula: 1st here is what happened => 2nd this made me realize/learn/understand => 3rd cuz of this, now I do think/see differently
COMMENT; STRONG, UNIQUE, AUTHENTIC (Sometimes the best innovations come not from grand visions, but from watching someone we love STRUGGLE with sth that shouldn't be hard!)
IT IS THE PERSONAL STATEMENT, SHOW UR CHARISMA AND HUMOR
STEP 1
Define ur exact academic interest
List 3-5 specific topics u wanna study in depth
Write down potential career paths this could lead to
Consider which academic fields might complement ur main interests
STEP2
1) check the colleges specialized tracks with ur major
2) Look for unique concentrations or certificates related to ur interest
3) Review required vs elective courses ratio
STEP3
Read course descriptions beyond just titles
Look for project-based or hands-on learning opportunities
Check if professors reasearch matches ur interest
Find student work samples or senior projects if available
Review internship partnerships with relative companies and so on
Simplicity- not complex - no fancy word- use the familiar words, use as few word as possible w/o adjectives simplify ur ideas
tight writing-
minimum complexity, maximum simplicity
Clarity- the point from 1st sentence they only read once in 30 seconds
Elegance-order and the flow: punchline
Evocativeness- care the reader should be engaging, fluctuating - make it more romanticizing
What is UR STORY?
Feel the emotions
Good writing tells you things, GREAT writing makes the reader experience!
Logic Behind admission process
Research and preparation, u must target!
1) talk about ur major on ur essays
More specific infos naturally why u chose it
Ask chatgpt, reddit, quora and college websites
a)What they are
b)Their origin
People who moved it forward|current leading idea and interpretations
The best 3 fresh metaphors
Use ur own voice not by gpt
Be short. Be genuine, be ur own smart
Reflections:
1) identify ur greatest strengths and weaknesses, and solve them
2) think about a significant personal challenge u have faced, what did u learn
3) significant period that made u who ur in
4) traditions assisted u to become who u are in family
5) what motivates u to continue academic excellence in this area, what interested u, which areas r u going to explore and WHY?
Discuss topics that's ignite ur curiosity, why lifelong learning important u
Reflect on the most impactful texts u have related to ur field of study like how did these works influence ur decision to pursue ur major
Think of project or task u worked on that ur particularly proud of, what made it meaningful, and how did it impact ur professional growth
Story anatomy:
Setup- where its started
Conflict - what r the challenges
Resolution - how did u change and become ur current best version
SO WHAT??? Why should them care 90% because they do not make the reader care
Basic formula: 1st here is what happened => 2nd this made me realize/learn/understand => 3rd cuz of this, now I do think/see differently
COMMENT; STRONG, UNIQUE, AUTHENTIC (Sometimes the best innovations come not from grand visions, but from watching someone we love STRUGGLE with sth that shouldn't be hard!)
IT IS THE PERSONAL STATEMENT, SHOW UR CHARISMA AND HUMOR
STEP 1
Define ur exact academic interest
List 3-5 specific topics u wanna study in depth
Write down potential career paths this could lead to
Consider which academic fields might complement ur main interests
STEP2
1) check the colleges specialized tracks with ur major
2) Look for unique concentrations or certificates related to ur interest
3) Review required vs elective courses ratio
STEP3
Read course descriptions beyond just titles
Look for project-based or hands-on learning opportunities
Check if professors reasearch matches ur interest
Find student work samples or senior projects if available
Review internship partnerships with relative companies and so on
U should know these informations before writing ur PS!