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Acing the Personal Statement Essay

Writing a compelling personal statement is a crucial part of the college application process. You’ve put in the work to get good grades, spent hours on your extracurricular activities, and researched a solid list of safety, target, and reach schools to apply to. Now, to put everything together, you must write an essay that captures who you are as a person. This is a lot of pressure; how are you supposed to know where to begin? Well, fret not – we are here to help. This guide shows you how to write a personal statement. We know you are a unique individual with profound characteristics – now it’s time to make the admissions counselors know that, too. After you’re done, check out our guide on perfecting the “Why Us” essay.

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