Natalie Blake

Natalie Blake, M.A. English Education, offers editing services on resumes, admissions essays and personal statements. As an English educator and a former admissions readers at the University of Michigan, she has assisted clients who have been accepted to Nursing, Medical, Dental and Law Schools. She is the founder of Blake Edition, which offers editing services for students and professionals. For more information on services, visit: http://blakeedition.wix.com/blake-edition OR email: [email protected]

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Writing Your Personal Statement

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Writing a personal statement for professional school can be a daunting experience. This article will offer key tips on drafting a personal statement that displays your strengths and uniqueness.
How to Start?
Start early – writing your personal statement will require much thought and reflection. Schedule time to work on your statement weekly – do not wait until the last minute to begin drafting.
Just start – The writing process will require multiple drafts. Begin by writing whatever comes to mind as it pertains to your application process. As you continue to write, your ideas will become more focused and you will be able to add and delete what you do and do not want to use.

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