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Creating a personal statement that pops!

Learn how to create a standout personal statement with expert tips and strategies. Discover the key elements and avoid common pitfalls in this comprehensive guide.

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Creating a personal statement that pops!

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  1. Creating a personal statement that pops! Tammy Barlet Maureen Elias Graduate student Assistant director of research, veterans health council George Washington University- milken school of public health Patient advocate, velocity biogroup

  2. Our Agenda • Introduction • 3-stage method for writing personal statements • Conclusion • Questions and Answers Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  3. Introduction What is a Personal Statement? • Opportunities to… • Introduce • Influence • Ensure Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  4. Introduction Personal Statement vs. Statement of Purpose Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  5. Introduction Who uses a Personal Statement? Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  6. Introduction Why do they use a Personal Statement? Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  7. Introduction Is there a Method for Writing an Effective Personal Statement? Yes, there is! Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  8. Steps… Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  9. Do NOT skip Step 1 • Temptation • Painful • Confusing • “Brag” • Deadlines Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  10. Do NOT skip Step 1 • Cliché • Predictable • Vapid • Kisses of Death • Stand out: Be Authentic Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  11. Who you are? Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  12. Who is your audience? Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  13. What will make THEM glad they chose you? • What will make YOU glad they chose you? Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  14. Strategies Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  15. From the Experts… Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  16. Steps… Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  17. Pre-Write Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  18. Write Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  19. Tailoring Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  20. Tips Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  21. Things to Avoid Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  22. Proofread & Edit Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  23. Wait !!!!! Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  24. Steps… Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  25. Get Ready Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  26. Read the statement. Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  27. So you have a personal statement that pops…. Now What?

  28. Congratulations • And • Good luck Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

  29. Thank you! Any questions? • Tammy Barlet • tammyibarlet@gmail.com • tammy-barlet • tammy_barlet • Maureen Elias • maureen.m.elias@gmail.com • maureenelias • MaureenElias2 Personal statement POP #NATCON2019 01.05.2019

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