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A writer's personal statement on cats and grandmothers.

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"Recently two members of my family ended up in the hospital. My grandma was bedridden for weeks as she battled colon cancer. At the same time in a different hospital, the family cat X was being treated for urinating blood. After talking with the vet, we learned that the cat's condition resulted from missing grandma, the one who fed X everyday. Without grandma around, our cat could not bring itself to eat. But wait a minute, I stammered to the vet, "Cats do not miss people, they...""

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This paper presents a personal statement for an application to law school. The candidate describes his goals and why he wants to become a lawyer. The paper also describes the candidates desire to serve as an example to other Latinos in America, which he sees as a land of opportunity.

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"Dear Sir or Madam: Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to read this letter; it is much appreciated. I am writing you this missive as part of my ongoing effort to enter your law school in the expectation that I will become a graduate about whom you can feel justifiable pride. Beyond that, I want to become a professional success so that those who look to me for guidance - my cousins and my extended family - will see a perfect example of someone who refuses to let a few obstacles or some unavoidable sacrifices get in the way of his dreams. Furthermore, I want to serve as..."

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In this paper, an applicant describes why he is an ideal candidate to be accepted to the MSc in Financial Economics (MFE) program at Oxford University. The applicant highlights his interest in math and his educational background in mathematics, economics and business finance. Then, the applicant traces his career goal, which is to be the CEO of a hedge fund company. The personal statement also includes a discussion of the applicants previous work experience and why he feels Oxford University is the ideal place to pursue graduate studies. The paper concludes with the applicant stating that it has always been his personal dream to study at Oxford.

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"Proficiency in mathematics and finance leads me to seek a quantitative career in the hedge fund industry. My passion in quantitative finance can be traced back to my undergraduate studies at the University of Southern California where I received a double degree in Mathematics and Economics and Business Finance. Furthermore, I achieved a perfect score on the quantitative section of the GRE. These achievements show that I have developed a penchant for quantitative subjects. Recognizing the essence of intensive quantitative skills required in financial analysis, I pursued my Master degree in Statistics at the Columbia University after a year of work experience. I strongly believe that my sound background in mathematics and statistics has prepared me for a career in finance and the pursuit of my ultimate professional goal."

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This paper presents the personal statement of a person pursuing studies in mental health and counseling. The paper relates that, in order to pay for these studies, the applicant worked with an adoption agency, and being of Chinese origin felt personally rewarded by assisting in the placement of Chinese children and specifically that of a little Chinese girl. The paper concludes with a discussion about the writer's intentions of pursuing a health and counseling career, which would be of value in assisting the underprivileged, as demonstrated by the help given to the adopted Chinese girl.

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"I was put in charge of the Chinese adoption program because I am originally from China; my employers felt this background, especially culturally and linguistically, was invaluable to meet their ends. I found that I was able to help mediate issues that naturally arose between adopted children and their new families in this country. Especially when it came to older children, the importance of acting as a bridge between them and their new families was a crucial aspect of my work."

Tags:undergraduate, linguistically, background, language, culture

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In the paper, which is a personal statement of educational philosophy, the writer examines the concepts of "real, true, good, beautiful and logical" in terms of our perception of art and literature. The writer then expresses his own views on how these conceptions and their contribution to our understanding of art also relate to the field of education and the function of an educator.

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"Keats wrote these lines while gazing at a Grecian urn, while he observed painted people on the vase in constant pursuit, youthful and in love, but never realizing their passion. He said that the images on the Grecian urn were truthful because it captured a moment in time that many people experience when a relationship is just beginning and everything in life seems joyful. Youth and enthusiasm are beautiful, of course. However, I believe if the urn were transformed into a story and suggested that love was always perfect, then the story would not be beautiful because it would not be fully truthful and have a logical structure to its tale. The urn is only about one moment in time, unlike a story.
"A story may not be factually truthful but it must at least contain truthful insights. It must reflect the reality that most of us experience. Even the most sublime love story of all time, "Romeo and Juliet," shows not only the beauty of love but how even the most innocent and committed young people in love cannot avoid being injured by the ugly societal forces of family hate and adult manipulation. The synonymous nature of truth, realism, goodness, logic and beauty is why many individuals experience only a guilty pleasure when they watch bad, unrealistic television programs that merely tell them fantasy stories about the world, and have no basis in reality and truth. These stories often contain scenes that are not logical with the real narrative structure and created world of the story, but are merely included because they are sensationalist--or because they promote a sponsor's product."

Tags:keats, plato, shakespeare, truthful, passion, teacher, philosophy, student, reality, conceptions

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This paper provides a personal statement regarding the desire to undertake a Master's degree at Springfield College. The writer discusses his desire to help others and how this has led him to pursue further education that would help him to further his goals. It discusses the benefits of undertaking his Master's at Springfield College which has shown itself to be committed to the humanities.

From the Paper
"It may seem that I could meet my personal, educational, and professional goals through any Masters at any university. However, I believe that Springfield College would provide me with opportunities that are unavailable at other institutions. I am extremely impressed with Springfield's commitment to the service of humanity, and believe that I will find myself surrounded by others like me, who have an innate need to help other people. I feel that the graduate programs of many other schools emphasize academia and research, rather than the application of existing knowledge to better humankind. I am not interested in that aspect of my field, but, instead, want to apply psychology to help people. I believe that Springfield's emphasis on practical experience, including volunteer work, will provide me with the opportunity to create a practical and helpful foundation in my field. I am also impressed with the credentials of Springfield's faculty, and I believe that, under them, I will be able to meet influential and helpful people in my field. Hopefully, my educational experience will help me meet the contacts that I will need to really help people, and perhaps even begin the pilot educational and counseling program, which I described in my professional goals. Finally, I am impressed that all of Springfield's Master's programs, regardless of discipline, focus on the helping professions. I feel as if I will be in the right place to learn skills from other disciplines, if my education, laboratory, and volunteer experience reveal a gap in my knowledge."

Tags:institution, counseling, commitment

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The writer relates that throughout his personal and professional experiences he has consistently been made aware of the value of leadership and it is because of this knowledge that he seeks to acquire expertise in this area and apply it to his work in education. The writer explains that this is because while he knows that he has been capable of gaining knowledge in this area, he also understands that a mastery of educational leadership would provide him with the tools needed to ensure that he can contribute to positive change within the educational environment. Additionally, the writer realizes that in obtaining this mastery, he would also be capable of motivating others to be constructive instruments in growing an educational system that will function effectively in the years to come.

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This paper provides a personal description of the events that led the writer to choose a career in dentistry. It describes the writer's first exposure to dentistry and discusses the impression that it made on him. The paper also describes the writer's previous work experience and how it was very informative and has greatly reinforced his heightened enthusiasm for the dental profession.

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"My initial exposure to taking dentistry as a career path was purely accidental. About four years ago, I had to accompany my mother to the dentist because she was still unable to speak a single word of English during that time. I myself was not that fluent at that time since it has only been a few months since I arrived in the US. The doctor informed me that mother's teeth needed to be crowned, but the procedure was not covered by her medical plan. The dentist also told me that extraction was the only alternative procedure covered under her plan. So I gave the dentist permission to perform the extraction procedure, not knowing exactly what extraction really meant. When we got home, my mother got upset and started to cry when she realized that her teeth have been extracted. I love my mother very much and seeing her cry broke my heart. I wanted to correct my mistake so I went back to the dentist, but he informed me that new teeth implant would cost $7,000.00. He referred me to the financial manager after I asked for the possibility of paying on installment basis. Unfortunately, the financial manager ignored me completely. I cannot help but blame myself for making such a stupid mistake and the feeling of helplessness pains me severely. It was then that I decided to become a dentist, not only to give my mother her teeth back but also to help other people like me."

Tags:teeth, education, medical, immigrant, profession

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The writer relates that his intended major is Business Management and Economics and his interest in this area of study began during his days in secondary school in Hong Kong. To be more specific, the writer explains that this area of study captured his fancy because he was looking for the type of career that would challenge him and allow him, at the same time, to emulate his father; in light of his father's status as a businessman and his natural aptitude for analysis and logical thinking, he came to the conclusion that business and economics should be the areas for him.

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"My intended major is Business Management and Economics and my interest in this area of study began during my days in secondary school in Hong Kong. To be more specific, this area of study captured my fancy because it occurred during a period in my life when I was looking about for the type..."

Tags:business, economics, statement

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The paper provides a "sketch" of the applicant's love for film-making, his creativity, his belief in the beauty and significance of film, and his sincere ambition to touch others as the best films have always touched him. As well, the paper explores the client's love of people and of the collaborative process involved in most creative endeavors.

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"Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to consider this personal statement; it is very much appreciated. When I was quite young, I was frequently asked by friends and loved ones what it was that I wanted to be when I finally grew up. My answer never changed: I always wanted to be a film-maker so that I could touch others the way the best film-makers have always touched me. As a person, I am creative, dedicated to my craft, obsessed with seeing the "art" in film-making, and utterly convinced that we do as film-makers can go a very long way towards making this world a..."

Tags:college, application, film