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where can i find sample personal statements to get ideas for topics to write about. anyone have any advice? any topics to stay away from? should it not be too creative?
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The dat prep books have sample personal statements. You could do a general search online, but i don't know how helpful the results can be, it varies. I think you should try to express your interest, your experiences, what got you interested in dentistry, what has influenced you, what you plan to do with your career, etc. Everybody has something different to say. I personally didn't have any dramatic story about how ortho changed my self-image or that my parents were dentists or that I've wanted to be a dentist since I was three. I was straightforward, added my personality, and covered the main points that I wanted them to know about me. Type it up and have somebody read it over, or have your pre-health advisor take a look at it. You want to stand out and not have the same story that those samples tend to have. Good luck!
just talk about why you want to become a dentist. you can also talk about shadowing or research experiences. if you're applying for the 2008 cycle, get started now.... it took me much longer to write my personal statement than i thought it would. also find someone to proofread it.
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while i definitely think you should focus on your own interests and your own story, it doesn't hurt to take a look at sample personal statements to get your mind joggin'. barron's DAT book had a couple in the front, as well as sample interview questions. u'll see that everyone has a unique story.
i remember dr. yarborough, assoc dean of admissions at pacific, said that u definitely don't want to waste space in your personal statement for explaining poor academic performance (if you had any)... there'll be space in another part of AADSAS for that.
focus on yourself as an individual, with the potential to enter dentistry. make yourself shine! they want to see that you not only have the drive, but also the capability to succeed. always keep in mind... "what makes you special?" skills, personality, talents, experiences... can be anything and everything.
get started early, and get a lot of people to read it before submitting. there are lots of approaches to take, and it takes time to discover which one u think is best.
good luck!
i remember dr. yarborough, assoc dean of admissions at pacific, said that u definitely don't want to waste space in your personal statement for explaining poor academic performance (if you had any)... there'll be space in another part of AADSAS for that.
focus on yourself as an individual, with the potential to enter dentistry. make yourself shine! they want to see that you not only have the drive, but also the capability to succeed. always keep in mind... "what makes you special?" skills, personality, talents, experiences... can be anything and everything.
get started early, and get a lot of people to read it before submitting. there are lots of approaches to take, and it takes time to discover which one u think is best.
good luck!
