Archive for August, 2009
Making a Good Impression on Your Essay at 500 Words or Less
With too much pressure put on writing a well crafted personal statement, you tend focus only on your achievements and what an excellent student you must be. In truth, however, the panel has probably grown tired of applicants who claim that they can “change the world” or make the “best contributions to the community.” Some [...]
Filed under essay writing tips, August 21st, 2009Religion as the Theme of the Sample Essay about Myself
The sample essay about myself can be the one thing that gets you accepted into the school of your choice. This is because the sample essay about myself is an opportunity for you to introduce who you are and why you would make a good addition to the school that you are applying to. As [...]
Filed under essay writing tips, August 18th, 2009How to Tackle a Controversial Topic in Your Admissions Essay
When you read guides on writing your essay about myself, you will probably notice that many of these guides state that you should avoid writing about a controversial topic in your essay. The reason for this is that many schools have mixed feelings about controversial topics that are sensitive for one reason or another. The [...]
Filed under essay writing tips, August 18th, 2009What Not to Include in a Sample Essay about Myself
Writing a sample essay about myself can be quite difficult. Not only do you have to think of topics to write about, but you also have to think of a creative and interesting way to present yourself and your personality through the essay. The personal statement, or sample essay about myself, can spell the difference [...]
Filed under essay writing tips, August 11th, 2009Guide to Writing a Sample Essay about Myself
A personal statement is all about yourself. Your essay is your chance to let the admission committee see the real you. This is why you have to be honest when you write your personal statement. Your goal is to give the admission committee a three-dimensional picture of you. This means that you should include not [...]
Filed under essay writing tips, August 11th, 2009