Crafting a Personal Statement That’s More Than a CV
Many grad school applicants find writing their personal statement to be the trickiest part of the application process. While a student may excel at academic writing, crafting a clear and vibrant personal statement requires a different skill set and strategy!
Writing From the Inside: Centring Yourself in Your Own Experiences
When you’re writing an academic essay, you need to be thorough, balanced, critical, and objective. The most powerful personal statements, on the other hand, are energetic, distinctive, and full of spirit. After spending years being trained in academic writing, writing about your own experiences — and what they meant to you, emotionally or spiritually — can feel a little strange! In this episode, you’ll find tips and insights that will help you write an effective personal statement that feels like so much more than just a glorified CV.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- The differences between academic and personal writing, and why these skills are not fully transferable
- The mindset shift that will change the way that you approach your personal statement and allow you to reflect more easefully
- Why you should start writing your personal statement long before you think you need to
- The role that Starbucks played in the birth of Apply Yourself — and how the business was built almost accidentally!
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