a clear picture of who you are and, most importantly, why you want to pursue a career in dentistry

a clear picture of who you are and, most importantly, why you want to pursue a career in" rel="nofollow">in dentistry Order Description a Personal Statement for Dental school applications. I have several pieces of a good essay, but cannot seem to make it cohesive. Your personal statement is a one-page essay (not to exceed 4,500 characters, in" rel="nofollow">includin" rel="nofollow">ing spaces, carriages, numbers, letters, etc.) that gives dental schools a clear picture of who you are and, most importantly, why you want to pursue a career in" rel="nofollow">in dentistry. Although there is no set of rules mandatin" rel="nofollow">ing what a strong personal statement should in" rel="nofollow">include, here are a few tips to help you successfully craft a win" rel="nofollow">innin" rel="nofollow">ing personal statement: • Was there a defin" rel="nofollow">inin" rel="nofollow">ing moment that helped steer you toward a career in" rel="nofollow">in dentistry? If so, consider usin" rel="nofollow">ing that moment as the focal poin" rel="nofollow">int of your essay. • Be colorful, positive, imagin" rel="nofollow">inative and personal when discussin" rel="nofollow">ing why you’re a good candidate for dental school. Ask yourself—in" rel="nofollow">in a pile of 100 applications, would I enjoy readin" rel="nofollow">ing my statement? Be sure to convey your passion for dentistry in" rel="nofollow">in your statement. • Be yourself. Don’t use jargon, clichés or big phrases that you would not use in" rel="nofollow">in daily conversation. Remember, dental schools want to know about the real you. • Be origin" rel="nofollow">inal and thoughtful: Discuss how you would contribute to the profession and patient care, all of which will help you stand out from other applicants. • Tell your story—make sure the essay is your story, not someone else’s. • Recruit a friend. Ask a friend, relative or faculty advisor to read your essay and provide constructive criticism. Ask them to thin" rel="nofollow">ink about whether the essay is a good representation of your character, and what they know of your ideals and aspirations. • Give yourself time to organize your thoughts, write well and edit as necessary. And don’t forget to proofread, proofread, proofread! Here are a few thin" rel="nofollow">ings to avoid when writin" rel="nofollow">ing your personal statement: 1 Writin" rel="nofollow">ing what you thin" rel="nofollow">ink the admissions committee wants to hear. 2 Usin" rel="nofollow">ing a gimmicky style or format. 3 Summarizin" rel="nofollow">ing your resume or repeatin" rel="nofollow">ing in" rel="nofollow">information directly from your transcripts or recommendation letters. 4 Emphasizin" rel="nofollow">ing the negative. 5 Waitin" rel="nofollow">ing until the last min" rel="nofollow">inute to get started on your statement