sirwiseowl/Keith Davenport

Applying for college is not as simple as completing the application and submitting it to your top choices. Many colleges ask you to include a personal statement with your application.

While an application requests specific information from you, a personal statement is similar to a personal essay. It allows your personality to shine as you provide added details about who you are as a person, the reasons you want to attend the college you’re applying for and the educational and career goals you have set for yourself. College acceptance is very competitive so creating a personal statement that stands out from the rest can really make the difference.

Everyone has a characteristic, trait or experience that makes them unique. Now is the time for you to figure out what makes you special or impressive. College acceptance is a highly competitive arena, so you need to include in your personal statement something that jumps off the page and grabs the attention of the admission officer or board that is pouring over the mound of applications sitting on their desk. Provide a thorough explanation as to why they should choose you over all of the other applicants that are competing for your position in the institution.

Stay tuned for Part 3 of the series later this week.

Related posts:

1. Make Your Personal Statement Shine Part #7
2. Make Your Personal Statement Shine Part #1
3. Make Your Personal Statement Shine Part #10
4. Make Your Personal Statement Shine Part #4
5. Make Your Personal Statement Shine Part #9

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