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Burne182

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Personal Statement would love feedback

Post by Burne182 » Tue Aug 21, 2012 8:45 pm

Removed this draft, will rework and post again.

Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it.
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Re: Personal Statement would love feedback

Post by CorkBoard » Wed Aug 22, 2012 12:19 pm

You are basically just reiterating the facts of the case, which doesn't tell me anything about you.

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Post by Dany » Wed Aug 22, 2012 12:29 pm

The paragraph about the rape was uncomfortable to read, and having a list of bad things you've done isn't really portraying you in the best light to an admissions committee. Additionally, it seems more about the trial and not you.

I understand this is probably a very important event that has happened to you, but I don't think it's appropriate for a personal statement. I think something about being a woman at the Naval Academy could be very interesting and compelling, but probably not centered around this particular instance.

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Re: Personal Statement would love feedback

Post by Liquox » Wed Aug 22, 2012 1:07 pm

you sound like a brave lady. restructure your ps. the beginning leaves people with an uncomfortable feeling that overpowers the point in the end.

good luck

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Re: Personal Statement would love feedback

Post by Burne182 » Wed Aug 22, 2012 1:25 pm

OK, thanks so much for the help.

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