Writing Personal Statements.

As colleges and universities diminish their reliance on LSAT and GPA numbers in the selection of students to admit, narrative submissions become more significant. The personal statement is the primary way you can make sure the people on the admissions committee are familiar with who you are -- not merely what you have accomplished. Remember that it is an essay you are preparing that should be interesting and revealing about you. Below are some suggestions …

…Consider Including: - an interesting first sentence and paragraph - important aspects of your character and how they developed - flowing sentences and complete paragraphs - a coherent theme to your statement - explanations (not excuses) for discrepancies or problems in your academic or personal record - mention any significant obstacles you have overcome in your life - what important event(s) have shaped your life - references to deeply held beliefs and/or values