Writing a Personal Statement

Question 1

What makes this a strong introduction for a personal statement? Check all that apply.

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The writer mentions how his or her interest in this field was sparked.; The writer states how a personal experience relates to a future goal.; The writer reflects on a past educational experience.

Question 2

Read the sample introduction for a personal statement, and then answer the questions.

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✔ a future career; a future career; The writer was born to be a pastry chef.

Question 3

Mrs. Ramos was a favorite teacher.✔ The writer was born to be a pastry chef.The writer has a weakness for anything chocolate.

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✔ The writer was born to be a pastry chef.

Question 4

Read the conclusion of the personal statement, and then answer the questions.

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sentences 2 and 3; in sentence 4

Question 5

in sentence 2in sentence 3✔ in sentence 4

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✔ in sentence 4

Question 6

What is the best way for the writer to expand on this part of the personal statement?

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The writer should expand on how learning to cook has changed his or her life.

Question 7

Why should the writer of this sample paragraph revise words such as fun, happy, and sad?

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Writers should avoid vague or nonspecific words.

Question 8

Why should an author use specific, precise language in a personal statement?

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It allows readers to understand how the author has grown and changed as a result of life experiences.

Question 9

What does the writer hope to convey through the specific details in the passage? Check all that apply.

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that he or she has learned a lot about baking through failure; that he or she appreciates the value of hard work

Question 10

Read the conclusion of the personal statement, and then answer the questions.

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✔ sentences 2 and 3; sentences 2 and 3; in sentence 4

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