When did "trying too hard" become a bad thing? Seriously, I never understood that notion. We're not talking about being pompous but whats wrong with putting more of an effort in what you do or write? How else can you standout?
Bluntly, is it acceptable that your personal statement might come across that you're trying hard/too hard (depending on the reader).
Personal Statement/General Question Forum
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kublaikahn
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Re: Personal Statement/General Question
envo3 wrote:When did "trying too hard" become a bad thing? Seriously, I never understood that notion. We're not talking about being pompous but whats wrong with putting more of an effort in what you do or write? How else can you standout?
Bluntly, is it acceptable that your personal statement might come across that you're trying hard/too hard (depending on the reader).
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jln04a
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Re: Personal Statement/General Question
Putting in effort is different from "trying to hard" because "trying to hard" often comes across as forced or disingenuous.envo3 wrote:When did "trying too hard" become a bad thing? Seriously, I never understood that notion. We're not talking about being pompous but whats wrong with putting more of an effort in what you do or write? How else can you standout?
Bluntly, is it acceptable that your personal statement might come across that you're trying hard/too hard (depending on the reader).
