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Writing a Personal Statement

Question 1 • PARTA - EVP: PGCPS ENGLISH 12 OC (FALL2026) 791113

Which is the best sentence to include in the body of a personal statement to emphasize the writer’s experience?

Answer
A
I could be seriously helpful to your organization.
B
I have many skills that I can apply to this position.
C
I think you’ll discover that I’m very useful to have around.
D
I spend one day a week volunteering at an animal shelter.

Explanation

The sentence “I spend one day a week volunteering at an animal shelter” gives a specific example of the writer’s experience. The other choices make general claims about being useful or having skills without showing what the writer has actually done.

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