Personal Statement Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a personal statement?

• To summarize your resume

• To showcase your personality, achievements, and aspirations

• To list your academic qualifications

• To describe your hobbies

What should the introduction of a personal statement aim to do?

• List achievements

• Provide a summary of academic records

• Grab the reader’s attention

• Explain personal challenges

Which of the following is NOT a recommended structure for a personal statement?

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Reference List

Why is authenticity crucial in a personal statement?

• It helps meet the word limit

• Admissions committees appreciate honesty and a unique voice

• It highlights your academic achievements

• It simplifies the writing process

What is the best way to present achievements in a personal statement?

• List them without explanation

• Mention them briefly

• Provide specific examples and quantify when possible

• Use complex language to describe them

How should you address weaknesses in your personal statement?

• Ignore them

• Apologize for them

• Be honest and focus on growth and learning

• Justify them with excuses

Why is proofreading your personal statement important?

• To make it longer

• To add more achievements

• To eliminate errors and improve clarity

• To shorten the statement

What should you do if your statement exceeds the word limit?

• Submit it anyway

• Remove the conclusion

• Cut out less relevant details

• Use smaller fonts

What is the purpose of brainstorming before writing a personal statement?

• To write faster

• To organize thoughts and identify key points

• To avoid making mistakes

• To meet the word count

Which tool is recommended for brainstorming and collaboration while writing a personal statement?

• Microsoft Word

• Freehand by InVision

• Excel

• Google Maps