Worst opening PS sentence

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What do you guys think the worst opening sentence for a PS would be?

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"After two cycles of medical school rejection, the relaxed and relatively uncomplicated lives of many practicing dentists began to seem far more appealing."
 
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'I first became interested in dentistry after I got a 21 on the MCAT.'
 
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I sell crack cocain, wasn't going well so I thought of doing dental school
 
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Don't start with "I want to go to dental school because…."
 
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edit : poor taste
 
"I really like the idea of not working on fridays"
 
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Since i was an infant, i knew dentistry was for me.
 
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I think "I hate teeth." has the potential for either being a TERRIBLE or GREAT way to start a personal statement... depending on what you did with it. :D (There ain't nothin' wrong with starting off with some "shock value" if you are a good writer and can pull the whole thing off!)
 
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"Mbuto..."
 
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"Mbuto..."
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"I have always been too lazy to become an MD, but my GPA was too high to become a DO...this was all that remained"
 
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In my actual PS I began with 'I am applying to dental school because.....' and just listed several reasons. I ended with 'I hope you will consider my application for the class of 2018.'. No nonsense.
 
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You can start with shock value as long as you can pull it off. I started with shock value and my PS seemed to be how people wanted to start the interview
 
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You can start with shock value as long as you can pull it off. I started with shock value and my PS seemed to be how people wanted to start the interview

I don't think mine was "shocking," per se, but it was definitely unusual--and it was certainly brought up to start a few interviews! :)

I think they love reading statements that are unique. Things must drone on when you read 100 of them that say just about the same thing...
 
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So you want a personal statement huh! .....


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"We can't all be astronauts."
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"I like turtles."
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My passion for teeth has guided me since leaving the womb
 
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I have a passion in drill fill + bill. Especially the last one.
 
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Dentistry is for me because I don't like to learn anything new. I know I can succeed doing the same thing over and over again.

^^what some of my friends said about what they thought of dentistry
we're not really friends anymore
 
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It won't hurt when I drill. They called me Dr. Dre. I could rap, but I rather drill. :horns:
 
"I've always wanted to be a dentist which is a doctor of some sort because my asian parents told me to"
 
Dentistry is for me because I don't like to learn anything new. I know I can succeed doing the same thing over and over again.

^^what some of my friends said about what they thought of dentistry
we're not really friends anymore

Part of it's right tho. "I know I can succeed" part is definitely true.
 
Dentistry is for me because I don't like to learn anything new. I know I can succeed doing the same thing over and over again.

^^what some of my friends said about what they thought of dentistry
we're not really friends anymore
We had a thread like this on the pre-dental board about 2 weeks ago, I think.
 
I'm tired of selling propane and propane accessories, so dentistry seemed like the logical choice...I tell ya what.
 
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I'm tired of selling propane and propane accessories, so dentistry seemed like the logical choice...I tell ya what.

I agree, plus the Vogner Char-King pretty much sold itself.
 
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"I hate dentistry and everything about it. Dat $$$ tho..."

Dollar signs included.
 
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"After I failed to extract yet another poor starving child's molar on my third dental mission to Angola and left them bleeding in a dingy old medical hut; I decided that it might be a good idea to learn how to be a proper dentist."
 
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As Jennifer Anniston's self-proclaimed biggest fan, I thought to myself , "Why can't I do this?", after seeing her seamless transition from a typical coffee shop employee in Friends to a confident yet sexy and empowered dentist in Horrible Bosses.
 
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"The biggest influence on my life ever was that Christmas elf."
 
"And what had happened was..."
 
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The money…the cars…the clothes…the hoes…I suppose?
 
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No, wait. Here's the best ever opening statement for a dental school PS:

"I am honored and truly delighted to be applying to medical school because..."
 
"I want to become a dentist, so I can collect as many teeth as possible for the tooth fairy." Those dollar bills though.
 
Originally I wanted to be a gynecologist, but after extensive shadowing, I found the profession stinks compared to dentistry.
 
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"I like teeth, teeth are cool."
 
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"For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to own a mansion, two Ferraris, and be married to a super model."
 
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