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Artikel ini adalah lanjutan dari artikel sebelumnya yang membahas tentang 'apa sih yang dimaksud Personal Statement'. Di sini kita mencoba memberikan wawasan kemungkinan kesalahan dan panduan tambahan merujuk pada Stelzer. Sebuah panduan yang ditulis sebagai saran dalam menulis persyaratan administratif kuliah.

Writing the Personal Statement: Top 10 Rules

1. Strive for depth rather than breadth. Narrow focus to one or two key themes, ideas or experiences.
2. Try to tell the reader something that no other applicant will be able to say.
3. Provide the reader with insight into what drives you.
4. Be yourself, not the ideal applicant.
5. Get creative and imaginative in the opening remarks, but make sure it is something that no one else could write.
6. Address the school's unique features that interest you.
7. Focus on the affirmative in the personal statement; consider an addendum to explain deficiencies of blemishes.
8. Evaluate experiences, rather that describe them.
9. Proofread carefully for grammar, syntax, punctuation, word usage, and style.
10. Use readable fonts, typeface, and conventional spacing and margins.

Writing the Personal Statement: Top 10 Pitfalls

1. Do not submit an expository resume; avoid repeating information found elsewhere on the application.
2. Do not complain or whine about the system or circumstances in your life.
3. Do not preach to your reader. You can express opinions, but do not come across as fanatical or extreme.
4. Do not talk about money as a motivator.
5. Do not discuss your minority status or disadvantaged background unless you have a compelling and unique story that relates to it.
6. Do not remind the school of its rankings or tell them how good they are.
7. Do not use unconventional and gimmicky formats and packages.
8. Do not submit supplemental materials unless they are requested.
9. Do not get the name of the school wrong.
10. Do not incorporate technical language or very uncommon words
11. Do not use boring cliched intros or conclusions such as

• Allow me to introduce my self. My name is ...
• This questions asks me to discuss ...
• I would like to thank the admissions committee for considering my application.
• It is my sincere hope that you will grant me the opportunity to attend your fine school.
• In sum, there are three reasons why you should admit me ...

Source :

• Richard Stelzer's.1989. How to Write a Winning Personal Statement for Graduate and Professional School . Princeton. NJ: Peterson's Guide.
• Contoh Personal Personal Statement, dan Study Objective