When I was fourteen I had to overcome a painful shyness. . .
Er. No. Erase. Begin again.
The year traveling in Australia is one I class as the most . . .
Well. Not quite. What about –
My years as a naturalist gave me a deep sense of urgency . . .
My work as a Human Resources Manager has given me a window into Employment Law, which has whetted my . . .
The birth of my son was the rebirth of my idealism . . .
Crikey.
How does one write a compelling personal statement which is interesting to read, representative of her best traits, not ridiculously overdramatic, and approximately 250 words long?
With lots of use of the delete key, that’s how.