Alana Mbanza

Write Your Personal Statement in a Weekend Alana Mbanza

Good grades, perfect attendance, and earning college credit in high school is not going to get you into the college of your dreams. These things are important, so don't stop doing them, but achievements alone aren't enough anymore. When it comes to getting into college, it's not just about who you know or what you've done, but more about what you bring to the table and how clearly you articulate your value. In other words, what is it about you that is so unique and irresistible, it makes colleges eager to invest in you and invite you to their school? A professional and well-written personal statement is the most effective way to present and communicate your value to a college or university. Write Your Personal Statement (WYPS) is a self-paced, step by step method to help you write a strong essay to submit with your college applications. This workbook to give you all of the support and encouragement you need to write a great personal statement that highlights the best qualities you have to offer. WYPS eliminates the anxiety of the dreaded blank page with writing prompts that help you build your personal statement as you move through the exercises. The workbook down into three main parts; brainstorming, drafting, and editing. The prompts and exercises in each section are designed to guide you through the main tasks at every stage of the writing process. In this workbook, you will learn: How to discover the experiences that make you unique and select the right topic for your personal statement. How to write an introduction that will make any admissions committee excited to learn more about you. How to use creative writing techniques to make your personal statement stand out. How to demonstrate that you are a good fit for the college or university of your choice.