Personal statement advice

[BurghStudent]

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I didn't know where else to ask this so it got enough attention. I noticed in a PS-writing guide here it mentioned that the PS was an excellent place to explain any grade deficiencies. Here's the thing, I want to get creative with my PS. Talking about my grades in the essay would seem so trite in the context.

Is there any other place we are guaranteed the chance to explain grade deficiencies?

Thanks

 

[giggle]

Some schools have a place in the secondary for "other information". It's not guaranteed that every secondary has this though.

Here's the thing, I want to get creative with my PS.

Make sure to have at least 2-3 people read it to make sure it doesn't get tooo creative, if ya know what I mean.

 

[BurghStudent]

Thanks for the quick reply giggle.In that case, I will incorporate the grades aspect.

I'll definitely have to run it by a few people.

 

[IHOPness]

There is a PS list. Try it out. They're pretty good!

 

[binko]

no one on the ps list has even replied to my pm's.

 

[berriesandcream]

no one on the ps list has even replied to my pm's.

I say be persistent (but not a pain). People have lives outside of here, and they are simply volunteering their time here. Ask nicely, be patient, and I'm sure someone will get around to you. I know I had about 5 people proofread for me pretty quickly 🙂

 

[binko]

I say be persistent (but not a pain). People have lives outside of here, and they are simply volunteering their time here. Ask nicely, be patient, and I'm sure someone will get around to you. I know I had about 5 people proofread for me pretty quickly 🙂

I just assumed it meant they thought I was a dork and didn't want to waste their time. Fundamental attribution error.