Make the Personal Statement Personal
On a recent visit to the University of Washington, I attended the information session to gain a greater understanding of the school's priorities. It was really unlike any session I've attended (and I've been to many). The admission officer had a laser focus on one aspect of the process: the personal statement. The one place on your college application where you can really shine, really stand out, is the essay or personal statement. As the officer mentioned, too often it is