is it ok to mention red flags (negatives) in my Personal Statement

[Kobebucsfan]

some say never draw negative attention to yourself in the personal statement, red flags must only be mentioned in the interviews. PS is supposed to be about the positives

I have a failure in one of my steps

i would like to mention it in my personal statement b/c something happened in my life way back that can be considered a failure but i bounced back from it and would like to use it as an example and relate it to my Step failure

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[Mass Effect]

It's not about not drawing negative attention to yourself. The point is that a personal statement is not for that purpose. The personal statement is supposed to explain your interest in psychiatry and why you'd be a good fit. Now, if you can do that and explain your Step failure in a way that is irrelevant to your interest, go for it. But otherwise, it's not the time.

 

[shemer77]

Anything negative can be turned positive if you say it right

 

[AD04]

Anything negative can be turned positive if you say it right

Nice to know. How would you put a positive spin on statutory rape? Asking for a friend, of course.