Save the Word Count Until the End: Don’t waste your time worrying about the exact length of your essay until you’ve got great content written. Then, you can clean up sentences and polish it down to the right length. Keep Sentences Short and Sweet: If

Elevate Your Storytelling by Showing, Not Telling “Show, Don’t Tell” is common advice for writing a personal statement. Here’s one way to check that you are showing, not telling: After writing your first draft, take a minute to review your word choices. Are you overusing

This is no perfect formula for writing a Personal Statement. Each essay should be somewhat distinct because everyone has a different story to tell. As you brainstorm ways to begin your introduction paragraph, here are a few approaches to help get the ball rolling: Capture