The meaning you’ve made out of your education A reader of your Academic Statement should be able to get a sense of you. You might link the bigger sections of your academic or co-curricular achievements by framing your time at Evergreen with who you are personally. • Personal Stories and Anecdotes Personal stories can add intrigue and investment in your narrative if they’re done well and appropriate for your intended audience. • Personal Values and Passions Bring your path to life. What makes you invested in the work that you do? Where do your passions and goals come from? How have you held yourself to your own high standard throughout your education? • Common Life Themes What important things keep coming up in your life? How do these things connect to common themes and connections in your education? What impact have they had on your decisions at Evergreen? • Relevant Personal History What in your life has pushed you here? What experience do you have with your area of emphasis from before Evergreen? How does your past inform your education and uniquely qualify you to accomplish your goals? *Note: For a discussion of the pros and cons of including very personal information, see Including Personal Information on page 36.
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