Feb 17 (edited) • 🎓 Strategy Posts
2️⃣ Personal Statement 102: Feeling Stuck? We Got You!
Feeling lost on what to write for your personal statement? Wondering if your life is interesting enough for a strong essay? You’re not alone. ❤️
Here’s the truth: You don’t need a dramatic, life-changing event to write an unforgettable personal statement.
Some of the best essays come from small, everyday moments—the kind you might not even realize are powerful yet.
🚀 Instead of asking, “What’s my biggest achievement?” or "What's the most dramatic thing I've been through?" try this:
💭 When did I realize something new about myself? (A small moment of insight.)
💭 What’s a simple habit or interest that actually says a lot about who I am?
💭 When did I face a challenge—big or small—and how did I handle it?
👉 Example: One student wrote about burning cakes while baking. Sounds silly, right? But the essay wasn’t about baking—it was about resilience, problem-solving, and patience. And guess what? It worked!
Moral of the story? The best essays aren’t about what you did; they’re about how you think and grow.
💡 Quick Brainstorm Exercise (Let’s Find Your Story!):
1️⃣ List 3 adjectives that describe you (e.g., curious, determined, observant).
2️⃣ Think of a small moment where you showed each trait.
✔️ Curious? Maybe you took apart an old radio to see how it worked.
✔️ Determined? Maybe you practiced a song on the piano for weeks after failing a dozen times.
✔️ Observant? Maybe you noticed something about a family member that no one else did.
Drop one small moment in the comments, and I’ll help you see if it has essay potential! 🚀
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2️⃣ Personal Statement 102: Feeling Stuck? We Got You!
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