Reviewing sample personal statements can be a helpful way to get a sense of what works well in a personal statement. However, be careful to avoid copying the same thing from these examples.

But there’s an upside: The personal statement is the one place on a college application where students can be creative. It’s also something over which they have total control, unlike, say ...

about 25 minutes as well. the first deadline for college applications is next month. it’s just days away and high school seniors are writing personal statements and essays.