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Personal statement | Part 2

While writing your PS, it’s more important than ever to understand the pattern of your PS based on the requirements— as well as understanding the structure of PS, the recommendations about each part, and the most commonly used sentences to avoid is critical in ranking your PS.

So, our article will tell you everything you need to know about the patterns of PS, in addition to the structure and its recommendation.

Patterns of Organization

Narrative (more common)
- It tells a story with a beginning, middle, and end.
- Important events over your whole life
- The points you want to emphasize
Associative
- More like a point-by-point essay
- It should address the questions they have about you, but you should make your own unique points.

Personal Statement Structure

Introduction
Body
Conclusion

Introduction functions

First, it must draw your reader in with an eye-catching first line and an engaging hook.
It should point toward the qualities that most effectively demonstrate your desire and suitability (you will discuss these qualities further in the body paragraphs).
Demonstrate that you have specific skills, experiences, and characteristics that have led you to thrive in your field of interest.
Your reader should know immediately about the topic from your intro.

Examples

When I was 13, my grandfather was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, and I realized that sometimes cooking is not enough, as I quickly learned about the vital role physicians play in the lives of everyday people like my family and myself (this shows passion and emotional connection).

The most overused personal statement opening sentences (avoid them)

I am currently studying a BTEC National Diploma in…
From a young age I have always been interested in…
From an early age I have always been interested in…
Nursing is a very challenging and demanding career…
For as long as I can remember I have been fascinated with…
Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only…
Nursing is a profession I have always looked upon with…
For as long as I can remember I have been interested in…
I am an International Academy student and have been studying since…
Academically, I have always been a very determined…

Body

The essay’s body can include a discussion of any discrepancies or gaps in your education, i.e. it is very important to address these strategically. This is where you show him your passion for fighting, how you treat people under pressure.

Do not approach this section as a space to plead your case, i.e. offer a brief summary of the situation, and then emphasize what you learned from such hardships.

Focus on the positive: show how these challenges made you stronger, resilient, compassionate, and more connected to your experience, to the qualities desired by the main idea you are talking about.
- Show your personal experiences and provide examples where possible.
- If you lack experience, If you feel you lack experience and don’t have time before an application to gain more, don’t panic! You can always refer to the knowledge and skills developed.

Conclusion

It’s not a simple summary; it’s the value of your experience.
Re-emphasize the major ideas of your essay.
Try to link your opening idea to your last paragraph.
Make them want more (make your reader hungry). Leave them thinking I have got to meet this person.

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