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dimbulb · 01-30-2004, 01:14 PM

I tend to agree with lordjeebus.

You sound very hesitant in your personal statement. Be more confident!!!

Don't say " I would like to think that I am...... "
say " I am ......" then back it up!!!

for every claim that you make, back it up with a real example that shows this characteristic.

Perhaps you can talk about what you want to do with your UT degree.

Don't talk about how nice and mature of a person you are. If I were admitting a student, I wouldn't care too much about how nice he was. Now, what would be impressive is leadership abilities, and other characteristics that show that you would make a positive contribution to the UT community. Looks like you play football. Use that to your advantage. First of all, it shows that you are a team player, and that you have had a chance to show leadership. You have a life outside of the classroom.

You should ask your government teacher to write a letter of reccomendation for you. Does UT require letters of reference?

lastly, don't tell them that you are not confident of getting into UT.

This essay sounds very hesitant and apologetic. Tell it like it is, and don't hold back. Don't be arrogant either. Back everything you say with an example of what you did.

01-30-2004, 01:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
dimbulb Riiiiight........	I tend to agree with lordjeebus. You sound very hesitant in your personal statement. Be more confident!!! Don't say " I would like to think that I am...... " say " I am ......" then back it up!!! for every claim that you make, back it up with a real example that shows this characteristic. Perhaps you can talk about what you want to do with your UT degree. Don't talk about how nice and mature of a person you are. If I were admitting a student, I wouldn't care too much about how nice he was. Now, what would be impressive is leadership abilities, and other characteristics that show that you would make a positive contribution to the UT community. Looks like you play football. Use that to your advantage. First of all, it shows that you are a team player, and that you have had a chance to show leadership. You have a life outside of the classroom. You should ask your government teacher to write a letter of reccomendation for you. Does UT require letters of reference? lastly, don't tell them that you are not confident of getting into UT. This essay sounds very hesitant and apologetic. Tell it like it is, and don't hold back. Don't be arrogant either. Back everything you say with an example of what you did.