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Old 31-Dec-2003, 10:04
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Hi, I would like to ask you following.
I am applying for the college and I have to write personal statement. I have been out of school for 7 years and i need some guider how to write in english personal statement. I am from the Czech rep. so my first language is not english. Do you have any idea where I can find some samples of how personal statement for college should look like? Thank you so much for your help. Katerina
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I would say describe yourself. Talk about your academic background, and also talk about your family history and your work history.

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Does this help?
http://web.gc.cuny.edu/dept/case/phdinfo/PSG.htm
http://www.internationalstudent.com/...tatement.shtml
http://www.uts.edu.au/study/pdfs/ps_guide2004.pdf
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You are the best :D , thank you so much.
Have a great New Year Eve. Katerina
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Ahoj, Katerina, have a happy new year. Feel free to ask about the text if you have any questions.
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