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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Common Writing MistakesStructural Misinterpret the purpose or topic Because of cultural differences Lack of specific personal or social experiences that set the applicant apart Language used either too boastful or too humble Common Writing MistakesTechnical Grammatical mistakes Poor word choice Sentence structure and word flow Excessive wording and information What should you NOT include in your personal statement? Personal Experiences Excessive grades test scores Your future goals and vision None of the above Abroadessay Example Essays 修改过的例文 Writing Tips/Suggestions Understand topic and requirements of essay Be honest and sincere Do not apologize or bring up your faults Never bring up failing a class, getting a bad grade on a test and explaining it Focus on your positive qualities without exaggerating Mention your future vision and plan in your field Xinyu’s Medical School Personal Statement -What qualities a doctor should have? Study ability, Compassion, and Responsibility -Selected three experience to demonstrate these qualities Work in pathology lab, Volunteer in the hospital, and work for a clinical research project -Sincere and Interesting Recommendation Letters Letters of Recommendation Permits committee to think of you as a person Quality rests on quality of relationship with professors Make good impressions Make research contacts with faculty Seek out experiences setting you apart Letters from employers can be included Info on your duties and aptitude, motivation and quality of work relating to field of study We Can Help You: AbroadEssay Website: Geared toward Chinese students Team Advisor-Dr. Lawrence Boyd from Duke University We Can Help You: AbroadEssay Work Team Editors from top universities (Harvard, Princeton, UPenn, Duke, other Ivy League Universities) Vast writing and editing experiences Understand college admissions process and writing Education