Hopefully, you have found the direction that you want to pursue in writing your personal statement. You have had a week to brainstorm and should have already started working on the first paragraph.
Remember that the personal statement is the most important document in your application packet. You are trying to convince the judges that you are the best candidate for the scholarship which is being awarded. You MUST stand out.
Show enthusiasm and motivation. How did you overcome a hardship? How did the hardship make you a better person? What have you learned about yourself?
That first paragraph needs to be compelling and capture the reader's attention. You want the judge to be intrested in reading what you have to say. Write from the heart. Paint a picture and be sincere and, more importantly, believe that you are deserving.
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