Crafting a Standout Grad School Statement
Learn valuable tips on creating an impactful graduate school statement that reflects your unique story and perspective. Explore effective structuring, storytelling techniques, and post-draft editing strategies for a memorable application. Let your authenticity shine through for success in your academic endeavors
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The Right Essay How to make your Grad School statement work for you Matt Harris, LPC, NCC Academic Advising & Career Education
First Things Answer the Question Be Original Be Yourself Additionally: Big words DO NOT necessarily make good essays It s a story tell it like one
Structure The Intro (special care) Transitions Length Longer is not always better Conclusion Expand upon broader implications Consider linking conclusion to introduction for balance Reiterate introductory phrases.
Post-Draft Do Something Else Get distance in order to read again w/fresh eyes Enlist an Editor Strengths/Weaknesses Clear? Concise? Memorable? Revise, and then revise more
Tips Don t write what you think they want to read Expected is not memorable Your uniqueness (write what you know) How you ve handled problems Your point of view Not overly informal Develop ideas Organize the content
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