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WorksheetsPersonal Statements- (OWL)
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
All of the following subjects should be avoided in a PERSONAL STATEMENT EXCEPT:
religious
academic
political
controversial
Cliches ________ be avoided. Chiches are ________
should not, often-repeated or tired statements.
should, often-repeated or over-used statements.
should not, common expressions that everyone uses
should , common expressions that everyone uses
All of the following are suggestions to writing a great personal statement EXCEPT:
be specific
tell a story
find an angle
be ambiguous
use sensory language
Refer to experiences (work, research, etc.), classes, conversations with people in the field, books you've read, workshops you have attended in the _______ of personal statement
introdudction
body
conclusion
none of the above
The personal statement....
demonstrates how personal qualities are compatible with a college/university
does not have a clear focus
will only be seen by one admissions officer
may focus on more than one prompts
The personal statement is a _______ of your personal and educational experiences, values, and perspectives.
thesis statement
rhetorical analysis
narrative essay
argumentative essay
It is better to ____________ what your knowledge is rather than_______
tell, show
show, tell
analyze, show
show, analyze
An ________________________ tells a short, brief story and is highly recommended in starting of a personal statement
synechdoche
paradox
dogma
anecdote
A strong personal statement has a nice balance of __________, _________, and _____________experiences.
past, present, future
academic, personal, and social
social, political, economic
personal, reflective, global
All of the following are DO's during the writing of the personal statement EXCEPT:
Narrow focus to one or two key themes, ideas or experiences
Provide the reader with insight into what drives you
Use sensory language like imagery, similes, metaphors
Discuss negative experiences
The suggested length of a personal statement is__________
200-300 words
300-600 words
500-700 words
700-1,000 wordd
How should you start a personal statement to ensure it captures the reader's attention?
By quoting a famous person.
By clearly stating your name and qualifications.
With a detailed recount of your childhood.
D) With a hook: an engaging anecdote or a compelling fact about yourself
When is it appropriate to discuss personal challenges in your personal statement?
A) Only when they are directly related to your academic or career goals.
B) Always, to gain sympathy from the admission committee.
C) Never; personal challenges are irrelevant.
D) In every paragraph to emphasize perseverance.
