janedoe 1 / 1 Nov 29, 2009 #1In the past few months, I've toyed with several ideas for my personal statement, but have found nothing worth writing about. I can't seem to find a way to exemplify any outstanding traits of mine (perhaps because I don't think I have any...? I assume I'm being too modest.). Any ideas on how I could choose a topic?
nogasa 14 / 37 Nov 29, 2009 #2I did the same thing as you, I just sort of drifted around for a few months before the deadline, waiting to see if i could anything to write about, waiting for that epiphany. Unfortunately, it never happened.Here are some things i did:Ask friends or family what they think stands out about youFocus on a hobby and what you learned from itAnything that has affected youAny person that you look up toAny event that has changed youWrite about something you want to become, and whySomething else i've noticed is that while you're writing about one thing, you'll realize something completely different you could write about, and so you move on. You sort of have an epiphany while writing. Good luck!And if you have time, do you think you could critique my essay?