1.Strive for depth rather than breadth. Narrow focus to one or two key themes, ideas or experiences
2.Try to tell the reader something that no other applicant will be able to say
3.Provide the reader with insight into what drives you
4.Be yourself, not the 'ideal' applicant
5.Get creative and imaginative in the opening remarks, but make sure it's something that no one else could write
6.Address the school's unique features that interest you
7.Focus on the affirmative in the personal statement; consider an addendum to explain deficiencies or blemishes
8.Evaluate experiences, rather than describe them
9.Proofread carefully for grammar, syntax, punctuation, word usage, and style
10.Use readable fonts, typeface, and conventional spacing and margins