Our Favorite Resources for Writing Personal Statements
by Ben Frederick MDWriting a personal statement to get into grad school, college, residency or any other big academic program is probably unlike anything else...
Writing a personal statement to get into grad school, college, residency or any other big academic program is probably unlike anything else...
People often wonder what the most common pitfall is among grad school personal statements. Without a doubt, it’s...
Transitional sentences connect concepts like little bridges throughout your essay. Without them, your essay can feel choppy, disconnected and confusing.
You finally have time to sit down and write you personal statement. You know it’s a big deal, but all you can...
Do you mention poor academic performance in your personal statement and provide an explanation for the dip? Or do you ignore the...
After editing hundreds of essays and speaking with former admissions personnel, here is the basic structure we recommend for a personal statement.
When writing a personal statement, an amazing conclusion simply has to do three things. It recaps where you’ve been It recaps where...
Applicants typically have the toughest time writing the introductions of personal statements. You have all this great experience — where to begin?...
Show and tell isn’t just for elementary school anymore – it turns out it can have a HUGE impact on your personal...