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Which Personal Statement to Go With
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 6:58 pm
by GiantsFan
Writing my personal statement this weekend and I am trying to decide which route to go. Do I write the personal statement that highlights my successful career post-undergrad (consulting for 4.5 years with 4 promotions, now lead a team of 16 people) or do I write one on my personal background that explains adversity that I have overcome and how I have grown from it? Which do you believe is going to stick out more and garner the most positive reaction?
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Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 7:04 pm
by benwyatt
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Re: Which Personal Statement to Go With
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 7:49 pm
by Kinky John
GiantsFan wrote:Writing my personal statement this weekend and I am trying to decide which route to go. Do I write the personal statement that highlights my successful career post-undergrad (consulting for 4.5 years with 4 promotions, now lead a team of 16 people) or do I write one on my personal background that explains adversity that I have overcome and how I have grown from it? Which do you believe is going to stick out more and garner the most positive reaction?
You should be able to combine those two experiences into a coherent narrative
But don't just rewrite your resume in story form
Re: Which Personal Statement to Go With
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 7:57 pm
by GiantsFan
benwyatt wrote:Definitely don't write the first one, that sounds really boring.
Kinky John wrote:You should be able to combine those two experiences into a coherent narrative
Good advice. This was my plan. My 3L friend said I should push the experience topic instead of my background. Wanted other opinions. You both confirmed my initial viewpoint. Thanks for the replies.