Writing a standout personal statement will never be stress free, but it can be less stressful. Whether you're a student wondering how you can tell colleges all the right things in 500 words, or you're a parent wondering how you can help your son or daughter through the writing process without driving each other crazy, the secrets you need to know are all in this book.
A standout personal statement is not so much about your being unique as it ...
Writing a standout personal statement will never be stress free, but it can be less stressful. Whether you're a student wondering how you can tell colleges all the right things in 500 words, or you're a parent wondering how you can help your son or daughter through the writing process without driving each other crazy, the secrets you need to know are all in this book.
A standout personal statement is not so much about your being unique as it is about telling your story in a unique way. And when it comes to telling a story, what could be better than capitalizing on the secrets of Hollywood filmmakers---secrets you've already learned while you were enjoying your favorite films? This book takes those secrets, and the seemingly insurmountable task of writing a personal statement, and breaks them all down into 15-minute steps. Each step includes clear instructions, checkpoints, and examples to help you make every word count.
When you're done you'll have a personal that shows what makes you different from the thousands of other applicants vying for those coveted spots at the colleges on your list.
The personal statement is your only opportunity to tell colleges about you in your own words. This book helps you and your parents work together to find the words that will make them want you.
Jay Douglas is the author of three highly effective books on writing, "Everything You Need to Write Great Essays You Can Learn from Watching Movies," "Make Them Want You: How to Write a Standout Personal Statement 15 Minutes at a Time," and "Stalking the Story: How to Find Your Screenplay's Story with Help from TV's Greatest Detectives".
Jay's education and experience is a mixture of art and science that spans disciplines from engineering to playwriting. He holds a B.S. in electrical engineering, an M.S. in electrical engineering and computer science, and M.F.A. in screenwriting, and a Ph.D. in film and television critical studies. Since 1995, he has taught college-level courses in film, television, digital media, website design, communications, advertising, and physics. His Ph.D. dissertation is on how computers, video games, and artificial intelligence are affecting traditional storytelling.
The material in" Make Them Want You: How to Write a Standout Personal Statement 15 Minutes at a Time" was drawn from his 25 years' experience conducting personal statement writing workshops for high school students from New York to Hawaii.
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