I am trying to decide whether to include a DS or just incorporate the subject of the DS in my PS.
The DS will talk about some unique and difficult circumstances I lived under as a child and the person I am today as a result of it. I only want to highlight the diversity aspect insofar as the explicit details suggest, however. In other words, I don't want to say "___ makes me diverse because..." I want to highlight how I put a positive spin on the adverse circumstances and became a better person because of it.
My fear is that this sounds too much like a PS. However, I want to leave the PS for explaining my interest in law.
Of course I could just write the DS to explain how weird my upbringing was and fall a little short on the analysis and lasting effects of it. However, I am then running the risk of appearing slightly unstable as a result of my upbringing. Not to mention, I am also left with the same problem of a somewhat bland PS.
So, should I somehow incorporate the DS into my PS? It would probably make for a better PS but it would also make the PS less streamlined and would not let me discuss both experiences in the detail that I would like.
Thoughts?
Should I write a DS? Forum
- MrSparkle
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Re: Should I write a DS?
DS or no-DS is all about judgement. If you do have something compelling that shows a different dimension of you, that doesn't overlap, and truly contributes to a better picture of your individuality, then do it. If not, or if someone reading it would think it's a waste of space, then don't.
From what you said, I'd say do it. But don't do it if it'll leave your PS as bland. Remember, on a PS you don't even need to say "why law" unless the school explicitly asks.
From what you said, I'd say do it. But don't do it if it'll leave your PS as bland. Remember, on a PS you don't even need to say "why law" unless the school explicitly asks.