<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>examples of personal statements &#187; college</title>
	<atom:link href="http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/tag/college/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com</link>
	<description>personal statement examples for college, law school, MBA programs, medical school, and graduate school</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:48:40 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1</generator>
		<item>
		<title>Write College Admission Essays with Shining Personality</title>
		<link>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/write-college-admission-essays-with-shining-personality/</link>
		<comments>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/write-college-admission-essays-with-shining-personality/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:22:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pompano</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[admissions essays]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[admission essays]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[college]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[writing tips]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/?p=826</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When writing college admission essays, the most important thing is for you to let your personality shine through.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/write-college-admission-essays-with-shining-personality/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Your Favorite Fictional Character as an Application Essay Topic</title>
		<link>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/your-favorite-fictional-character-as-an-application-essay-topic/</link>
		<comments>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/your-favorite-fictional-character-as-an-application-essay-topic/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:44:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pompano</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Essay writing tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[admissions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[application]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[college]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[essay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fictional]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/?p=796</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It is not just Martin Luther or JFK who could be used as a theme for the admission essay, if the guidelines of the Committee allow it, you may even use a fictional character from movies, books, etc. You have to be aware though, that your topic may have come from fiction, but your finished essay should not come across as a work of fiction. Why your favorite fictional character is a good admission essay idea First, there are greater chances of the Admissions officers getting more interested in reading your essay rather than the old, tired and overused themes [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/your-favorite-fictional-character-as-an-application-essay-topic/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Common College Admission Essay Editing Mistakes</title>
		<link>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/common-college-admission-essay-editing-mistakes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/common-college-admission-essay-editing-mistakes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:44:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pompano</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Essay writing tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[college]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[college admissions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[personal statement]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/?p=794</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[After laboring over the main body, the intro, and the conclusion of the admission essay, the work is not yet over. Now is the time to do the exhaustive work of editing and proofreading. Do not consider this as a herculean task, but as the opportunity to have your essay rise above the hundreds of submissions that were not accurately edited. Application essay mistake 1: Relying too much on spell checkers Every task seems to be conveniently doable because of the computer, but spellchecking programs have been known to suffer from glitches. Even if your software does not actually suffer [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/common-college-admission-essay-editing-mistakes/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Personal Statements and Your Competitive Personality</title>
		<link>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/personal-statements-and-your-competitive-personality/</link>
		<comments>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/personal-statements-and-your-competitive-personality/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 09:46:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[personal statement writing guide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[admissions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[college]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[competitive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[essay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[personal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[statement]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/?p=538</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Using Examples of Personal Statements as Guides on How Being Competitive Can Help You Excel in College Being competitive can be a problem or a benefit, depending on the situation you are in and how you channel your competitive spirit.  When you are applying for college, competition is something that you have to be very aware of.  With thousands of students applying to the same colleges and universities that you apply to, you definitely have to show the admissions committee why you deserve to be accepted into their school.  Although the competition may be tough, you can definitely make it [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/personal-statements-and-your-competitive-personality/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Three Myths about Scholarships</title>
		<link>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/three-myths-about-scholarships/</link>
		<comments>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/three-myths-about-scholarships/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:18:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[scholarships and financial aid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[aid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[college]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[example]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[financial]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[myths]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[personal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[scholarship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[statement]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/?p=516</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With all of the financial troubles that are affecting the economy these days, one of the key goals of most consumers is to get the best deal possible.  College students and their parents can save loads of money by applying this same saving attitude to college education fees.  One of the best ways to get a good deal on college education is to get a scholarship.  If you think that you are not eligible for a scholarship, check out these top three myths on scholarships and think again: You cannot get scholarships if you&#8217;re not an A student You don&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/three-myths-about-scholarships/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Things That May Piss off College Admissions Officers</title>
		<link>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/things-that-may-piss-off-college-admissions-officers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/things-that-may-piss-off-college-admissions-officers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 23:10:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[college and university admissions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[admission]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[application]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[college]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[essay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[example]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[personal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[school]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[statement]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/?p=508</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Going to college can be considered a gift.  Not all people have the drive or the resources to attend post-secondary school, and those that do still have to get through the admission process.  If you are planning to go to college, one of the biggest obstacles in your way is getting the admission committee to accept your application.  As such, you probably wouldn&#8217;t want to upset the admissions officers, or get on their bad side.  Here are a few things to avoid when dealing with your application and the admission committee: Sending too many letters of recommendation Some applicants tend [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/things-that-may-piss-off-college-admissions-officers/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Common Flaws when Writing an Admission Essay</title>
		<link>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/common-flaws-writing-admission-essay/</link>
		<comments>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/common-flaws-writing-admission-essay/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 23:05:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[personal statement writing guide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[admission]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[application]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[college]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[essay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[example]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flaws]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mistakes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[personal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[school]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[statement]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/?p=506</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The admission essay is an important part of your application package.  This will serve as a means to tell the admission committee something about yourself apart from all of the information that is already on your application forms, resume, and transcript.  If you use the admission essay properly, you can give the committee some insight into your personality, character, and how you live your life.  Despite the freedom that you have when writing your admission essay, there are still a number of mistakes you should look out for, and here are some of them: Boring your readers right from the [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/common-flaws-writing-admission-essay/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>What You Need to Know when Applying for Financial Aid</title>
		<link>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/what-you-need-to-know-when-applying-for-financial-aid/</link>
		<comments>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/what-you-need-to-know-when-applying-for-financial-aid/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 23:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[scholarships and financial aid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[aid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[college]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[essay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[examples]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[financial]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[personal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[statement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[university]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/?p=501</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Aside from going over several personal statement examples for their writing their admission essay, students should also seek information on how they can best qualify for financial aid.  For many students who are trying to get through college, financial aid is one of their best friends.  With a little help from scholarships and grants, students can worry a little less about how to pay for their tuition and instead focus more on their studies at hand.  Basically, financial aid helps students pay for tuition, room and board, books and supplies, as well as other school fees.(1)  Here are some helpful [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/what-you-need-to-know-when-applying-for-financial-aid/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>The Dos and Don&#8217;ts of Admission Essay Writing</title>
		<link>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/the-dos-and-donts-of-admission-essay-writing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/the-dos-and-donts-of-admission-essay-writing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 22:57:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[personal statement writing guide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[admission]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[college]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[essay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[examples]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[personal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[statement]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/?p=498</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You admission essay can be the one thing that convinces the admission committee to give you a chance by accepting you into the school.  While your resume and your transcripts may not be perfect, the admission essay can help to smooth over these hiccups by charming the committee with your personality.(1)  Because the admission essay is such an important part of your application package, you may want to know how to put together a winning piece.  Here are some dos and don&#8217;ts when it comes to admission essay writing, based on some good and bad examples of personal statements: Don&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/the-dos-and-donts-of-admission-essay-writing/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>3 Easy Ways to Organize the Body of Your Essay</title>
		<link>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/easy-ways-organize-body-essa/</link>
		<comments>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/easy-ways-organize-body-essa/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 22:54:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[personal statement writing guide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[admission]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[college]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[essay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[examples]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[personal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[statement]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/?p=496</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When completing the requirements for your application package, you should keep in mind that one of the most substantial requirements is your admission essay.  This can spell the difference between receiving the fat acceptance letter or the thin rejection notice.  For this reason, you should do your best to make an excellent personal statement that is interesting, compelling, and engaging.  This article will give you three helpful hints on how to develop and organize the body of your admission essay based on well-written examples of personal statements. Examples of personal statements: Make an outline for your main ideas The first [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.examplesofpersonalstatements.com/easy-ways-organize-body-essa/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
