Personal Statement Workbook
Most personal statements are... fine.
Every year, admissions officers read thousands of "fine" essays that all sound the same:
- "I've wanted to be a doctor since I was five..."
- "I want to help people..."
- "I want to be just like the doctor I shadowed..."
If you want to be more than another file in the stack, you need to tell a story that feels honest, memorable, and uniquely yours.
That's exactly what this workbook helps you do.
We built this workbook from the same system we use with our one-on-one students. It walks you through each stage of writing, with examples, brainstorming prompts, and practical exercises designed to get you out of your own head and onto the page.
We want to make sure you:
- Nail Your Hook: Learn how to intrigue the reader (without being gimmicky).
- Find Your Core Stories: Identify the experiences that make you stand out.
- Sound Like You: Write an essay that sounds like the smartest version of you (and doesn't reek of AI).
- Edit Like a Pro: Cut what doesn’t serve you. Sharpen what does.
After reading over 10,000+ essays and helping 2000+ students get into their dream schools, we know what gets noticed — and what gets put on the "no" pile.
This workbook will show you the tips and tricks that have worked for so many and will (hopefully) work for you too.
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