About cover letters, but applies to PSs too. Might seem obvious, but it covers some common mistakes.
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MachineLemon
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Re: Volokh Conspiracy advice on self-promotion
I would caution care not to go overboard applying stuff like this to a personal statement, which is expected to be more of a narrative rather than an emphasis on of accomplishments.
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Re: Volokh Conspiracy advice on self-promotion
+1booboo wrote:I would caution care not to go overboard applying stuff like this to a personal statement, which is expected to be more of a narrative rather than an emphasis on of accomplishments.
Very good point. I meant it to temper people's self-aggrandizement rather than serve as guide for doing it more effectively.
