Personal Statements

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1. Personal Statement Advice from "Ask a PA Admissions Director" 1 2

   By Topsy , June 12, 2014   

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   • MoWannaBePA
   • April 27, 2021

2. Why are there so many poorly written Personal Statements? 1 2 3 4 5

   By Iain1028 , July 14, 2010
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   • chiaroscuro27
   • October 15, 2010

3. Revision #12 Done: Any and all critiques are appreciated. 1 2

   By uscbigdawg , July 15, 2011
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   • uscbigdawg
   • February 3, 2013

4. Yes, I will help you with your personal statement 1 2

   By Topsy , July 8, 2015   

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   • melmelmel
   • December 30, 2016

5. Sharing My PS (Accepted to Duke) 1 2

   By byf8thpber , January 23, 2021
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   • emeff
   • March 31, 2022

6. Sorry to keep posting, wanting to incorporate people's advice! 1 2

   By TarheelGirlx3 , April 8, 2013
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   • TarheelGirlx3
   • May 8, 2013

7. Am I the only "Plain Jane" out there? 1 2

   By bsteeves , June 3, 2012
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   • 2full2eat
   • June 5, 2012

8. Private reviews offered

   By rev ronin , May 22, 2011
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   • andersenpa
   • July 10, 2011

9. Advice on a Personal Statement greatly appreciated!

   By langer11089 , June 11, 2012
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   • June 13, 2012

10. How is my PA personal statement?

    By araja90 , February 22, 2011
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    • Cloe
    • March 2, 2011

11. The "cover letter" epidemic

    By GatorRRT , August 20, 2011
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    • IdahoPA
    • October 6, 2011

12. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE review my essay. I welcome any suggestions!

    By swright11 , July 29, 2011   

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    • IdahoPA
    • July 31, 2011

13. Over the character limit...

    By maryfsu , July 13, 2011
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    • Planteater
    • July 20, 2011

14. My Successful PS

    By mackjacks , April 20, 2012
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    • mackjacks
    • July 29, 2012

15. REVISION #7: Any further critiques are invaluable

    By gducky5 , April 13, 2013
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    • Clarissawz
    • November 13, 2013

16. please help me decide what i need to take out, i feel it is too boring.

    By Jperry825 , August 12, 2011
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    • StudentPA
    • August 13, 2011

17. re-applicant personal statement...please critique

    By ginya1977 , May 31, 2012
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    • ginya1977
    • June 9, 2012

18. This is the 2nd draft of my PS, any input would be much appreciated!

    By Emmons2006 , August 10, 2011
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    • IdahoPA
    • August 19, 2011

19. Essay

    By gere7404 , June 29, 2015
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    • gere7404
    • July 6, 2015

20. Reason for PA over MD

    By mktalon , January 9, 2012
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    • kooljessie2007
    • January 19, 2012

21. Personal Statements from people who have been accepted

    By beautifulday , February 12, 2012
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    • gducky5
    • December 7, 2013

22. FINAL DRAFT! Strong enough? Thoughts plz!

    By lastone , August 11, 2015
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    • rudy
    • February 14, 2016

23. personal statement critique/help

    By scottd , July 11, 2011
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    • scottd
    • July 20, 2011

24. Please critique my narrative (CNA)

    By ttchopper , September 1, 2011   

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    • NavyDoc24
    • January 13, 2012

25. pre-law -> pre-pa 1st draft. HELP!!

    By choco86 , June 1, 2013
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    • G. Davenport
    • December 14, 2013