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		<title>Sample Personal Statements: Two General Categories of Admission Essay Questions</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The application process in different schools is more or less the same. There are exams to take and essays to make. However, there are usually two categories of admission essay questions that you should know and be prepared for. Direct (the essay question or prompt is given) When specific questions are already given or specific information is asked for, then all you have to do is find a way to relate it with your experiences. Make sure to read the instructions and take note of the required number of word count, if any. When everyone is given the same topic [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Secrets to Writing Real-life College Essays</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:54:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ve probably imagined college life to take place in one of the top universities in town.  You have an above-average GPA and even scored high on your SAT.  Unfortunately, so did other applicants.  With the sea of candidates competing for the limited slot, you can secure your entry to your chosen university by submitting an admission essay that will set you apart from them.  Just how can you do just that, here are some practical tips: Write as you speak The common mistake in writing an application essay is making it seem like it&#8217;s written by another person.  Some essays [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sports as a Theme of Your Personal Statement Essay</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 02:57:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the hardest parts about writing a personal statement is coming up with a catchy topic to write about.  While some people focus on world events or challenging experiences, others choose topics related to their passion or interests, such as sports.  Sports can be a great topic for your personal statement, especially if you are applying for a sports-related scholarship program.  It&#8217;s important to realize that the topic of sports, if not handled well by the writer, can come off as a shallow topic considering that the personal statement should be a representation of your character and personality.  This [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Focusing on Music in the Personal Statement Essay</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 02:54:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A personal statement essay is your own way of describing who you are, what makes you tick, and why you are unique.  In it, you are expected to explain not only what the school will do for you, but also what you are capable of doing for the school.  The best way to explain all of this is by focusing on your passion; the one thing that you love most.  For music enthusiasts, this should come as a breeze since music is known to many as the universal language understood and appreciated by all people around the globe.  If you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why You Need a Sample Personal Statement Essay for College Admission</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:37:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The application process for college can be quite difficult to complete, considering the fact that you will probably be asked to write a personal statement of some kind.  The personal statement is often the deciding factor that will convince admissions committees that you make a good fit in their college.  One way to write an exceptional personal statement is to make use of samples to give you an idea of what a good personal statement is all about.  Read on to learn about how using sample personal statement essays can help you get into college. Finding a topic to write [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sample Personal Statement Essay: What Top Universities Are Looking For</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:25:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Applying to one of the top universities in the country can seem like a daunting task.  Most applicants experience a great deal of stress and pressure, because they want so badly to get into a top university.  Whether you are transferring from another school or you are a newcomer into college life, you will definitely want to put your best foot forward when applying to a top university.  One of the best ways to increase your chances of getting accepted is to know what they expect from you.  Here are some tips that will also help you with writing your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Writing about a Book that Changed Your Perspectives for the Better</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:12:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Books are among the things that could have a lasting impact on your life.  This is why writing about a book that changed your perspective and affected your decisions and goals can be a great way to write your personal statement for college. About your chosen book One of the first things that you should do is to introduce the book you have chosen.   You have to make sure that you tell the admissions committee what the book is all about. You should then make sure that you give easons why you have chosen a specific book as one of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top Notable Achievements That You Should Include in Your Personal Statement</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:10:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you want to enroll in that prestigious dream university of yours, among the factors that could give you better chances for admissions are your achievements.  There are various areas where you can accomplish great feats.  These may include your school, family, and community. Achievements at school Many sample personal statement essays focus on the academic accomplishments in order to grab the attention of the admissions committee.  These academic achievements may include the honors and awards you received in the academe. The excellent academic achievements on your personal statement for college will give an impression that you are a bright [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Indicating in Your Personal Statement Essay Why You Took a Gap Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:08:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are some circumstances in your life that would hinder you from taking a straight path to college.  Sometimes, you are financially broke that you really need to give up attending college right after you graduated from high school.  Aside from this, health problems can also hinder you from getting to college after high school.  Other reasons may include making preparation for the coming of a more serious phase in your life.(1)  No matter what your reason is,  you can actually use this event in your life to your own advantage. Explaining why you needed to take a gap year [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Tell if You&#8217;re Merely Rambling (or Talking in Circles) in Your Personal Statement</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:06:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you want to gain admissions in the college or university that you want, having a grammatically correct essay or a creative one is not enough.  To be able to pass the basic qualifications set by the admissions committee, you have to make sure that your essay has a central point that would bind together every idea and sentence of your personal statement for college. Why having a thesis or focal point in a personal statement is a must One of the secrets of an excellently written essay is a good thesis sentence.  This topic sentence makes a claim, controls [...]]]></description>
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