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WinterLights
I was just curious as to how long it took some of you to finish your personal statements. I am currently in my second week and still haven't been able to finish the last segment of it.
My first try took one tedious week... but it ended up feeling (and sounding) really forced. SO I tried it again but this time I just sat down and wrote what I wanted to say in just about two hours. I stuck with that one, but I took another ~2 weeks or so of getting feedback on it and refining it.
Don't underestimate getting outside input. It made mine sound a LOT better without changing my main themes and ideas.
I would suggest that you do not spend too much time one this. I feel that any statement that is appropriately written will suffice. Don't let the personal statement keep you behind on other pre-med tasks. The interviewers look over it very quickly, so make sure it is organized for easy skimming.
I should be done by next week.
damn it, is all hope lost if i haven't begun yet? *Everyone stares at this nut job*🙁