My first piece on writing the personal statement had some tips on how to approach the Common App essay. Part 2 is a list of topics to avoid. Your personal statement is a place to highlight things about yourself. Here are five things that you should not do with the personal statement:
The personal statement is…
…not a place for trauma dumping.
…not a place to take risks with your writing.
…not a place to vent or complain.
…not a place to recite your resume.
…not a place to brag.
Stay tuned for Part 3! (I promise to post Part 3 sooner that I posted Part 2)