For example, if a school expects no more than two pages, 11-point font, 1-inch margins and double spacing, make sure to format your personal statement precisely according to those specifications.

They procrastinate, read endless examples, and—often the night before the application is due—ask the same question: How can I write a good personal statement?

Writing a personal statement can feel daunting, not least because self deprecation and sarcasm aren't encouraged (damn). Instead, it's about selling yourself, explaining how your current subjects ...

They procrastinate, read endless examples, and—often the night before the application is due—ask the same question: How can I write a good personal statement? Here's what I tell them ...

This can all take a while—I’ve seen some students through as many as 20 revisions—which is why it’s a good idea to get started on the personal statement during junior year, before high ...

Companies have developed mission statements for years. It helps guide them by defining who they are and why they do what they do. Coca-Cola’s mission statement, for example, is “To refresh the ...

A filmed personal statement might have helped Elle Woods get into Harvard Law School, but in the real world, you're better off sticking to these tips. If you have seen the 2001 film, Legally ...