Personal statement Do's and Don't's

It's okay to be yourself and tell the truth in your personal statement.

• True

• False

Using very informal words and slang in a personal statement is fine.

• True

• False

You should talk about specific things you did or accomplished in your personal statement.

• True

• False

You don't need to check and fix any mistakes in your personal statement.

• True

• False

You should make your personal statement fit the scholarship or job you're applying for.

• True

• False

It's a good idea to repeat the same things from your resume in your personal statement.

• True

• False

Personal statements should be as long as possible to show your dedication and commitment.

• True

• False

Mentioning your weaknesses and challenges can be a bad idea

• True

• False

Personal statements should always include a statement about your future goals and aspirations.

• True

• False

You should avoid using any stories in your personal statement; it should be purely factual.

• True

• False