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- Admission Essays
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we proofread and edit admissions essays,
personal statements, letters of intent,
residency personal statements
and statements of purpose
Writing
Tips & Guidance
Rule Number 1:
READ THE QUESTION or REQUIREMENT
Rule Number 2: Answer ALL PARTS of the question
or requirement
Rule Number 3: When you have finished, check
Rules 1 & 2 again!
Read each
application form carefully, ensure you
thoroughly answer each of the specific
questions, do not answer questions which are not
there.
Do not exceed the requested word count.
Each statement must be unique - tailor it to the
application.
Research the
institution and the program.
Endeavour to
mention the name of the school or institution
you are applying to at least twice in the essay.
Start early,
allow yourself plenty of time.
Prepare an
outline and create a draft.
Include your past
successes, core values, your contributions and
your career goals, what makes you stand out
above your peers.
Keep the tone of
your essay or statement cheerful and positive at
all times, with emphasis on your achievements
and accomplishments.
Remember to put
your name and identification number (if
applicable) at the top of the document.
Begin each
paragraph with a clear topic sentence.
Write in a
mixture of short and long sentences.
Avoid the
repetitive "I" by using "my" and "me" whenever
possible.
Write a clear
introductory paragraph, include the name of the
institution to which you are applying, and your
reason for choosing it.
Develop at least one good paragraph dedicated to
your personal attributes. Include your
strengths, talents and ability to overcome
adversity, and follow up with examples of your
successes and strengths.
Give a sense of
you as a person, how the program/degree will
build on your previous experiences and what
contributions you can make to the speciality
and/or residency program.
Do not dwell on poor academic grades, explain
them but do not offer excuses for them.
Concentrate on the traits, skills and attributes
which you believe will ensure your success in
the program you are applying to. Expand on
your reasons for selecting the school,
institution or program, endeavour to mention the
research/work of a prominent faculty member
where appropriate.
Dedicate one paragraph of your document to your
life goals and career aspirations, linking them
to the course work available.
Mention people who have influenced your choices,
motivated and inspired you.
In your final paragraph, briefly re-state the
main themes you have presented in your letter,
essay or personal statement.
Do not:
Allude to sensitive issues such as politics
or religion
Be negative
Use clichés, analogies or metaphors
Lie
Use big words you would not normally use
Brag
Pretend to be someone you think they want you to
be
Exceed the stated word count
Talk about money as your motivation for the
field you have chosen
Ignore format instructions
Print your document, personal statement, essay
or application on cheap or inferior quality
paper
Fold your letter, statement or application in
the mailing process
Do:
Proofread.
Proofread. And proofread your
document.
Correct grammar and syntax are absolutely
essential.
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