One of the most time-consuming and important portions of your formal health professional school application is your personal statement. The best personal statement typically involves a lengthy editing process. This includes your own editing, as well as input from others. It is very important that you do the writing and that the essay is error free!
Your personal statement informs admissions committees about your personality, individuality, passions, dedication, and leadership abilities as well as what you bring to the mix of students and future professionals. It should not be a narrative rendition of your résumé—that information is provided elsewhere in your application.
Demonstrate to your readers your wonderful traits, accomplishments, and strong communication skills. Let your letters of recommendation and résumé tell admissions committees about you and your organizational, leadership, critical thinking, problem solving, and other characteristics.
You should :