While competitive grades and qualifying test scores are vital components of any successful college application, there is simply no better way to stand out as a candidate — to tell the story that makes you who you are, beyond all your school records and statistics — than to submit a thoughtful and distinctive personal statement.
Actually producing such a statement, though, can be an enormously fraught and bewildering process. How do you sell yourself and your abilities without conveying an impression of arrogance or entitlement? How do you establish a unique perspective without straying too far from the subject matter at hand? And how do you select your subject matter to begin with, when you have only ~650 words to distinguish yourself from thousands of similar applicants, in an environment where boredom and cliché rival lack of preparation as the college hopeful’s cardinal sins?
Fortunately, Acuity has a long history of working with applicants to successfully navigate these difficulties. Our proven approach starts with face-to-face (or virtual!) brainstorming, and progresses from there through topic selection and initial organization, before culminating in a refining series of detailed back-and-forth edits.
The end result? A personal statement that crackles with invention and vitality, all while remaining steadfastly true to each applicant’s individual voice and vision. Contact us today to get your own personal statement underway!