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The video discusses a successful personal statement that got a client into a top-tier law school, emphasizing the use of storytelling techniques. The personal statement features a flashback to a traumatic event and connects it to the author's interest in constitutional law. The video also discusses the importance of including clues to indicate the time period and creating a dramatic scene with a "boom pow wow" moment. Additionally, the importance of proving one's passion through actions and subtle hints at diversity is emphasized. The presenter reassures potential clients that their personal information will be kept confidential and offers guidance to help them tell their own stories effectively.
In this section, the speaker introduces a successful personal statement from a previous client who got into a top-tier law school. The identity of the client is protected, and the speaker assures potential clients that their personal information will also be kept confidential. The personal statement excerpt includes a flashback to a traumatic event in the author's childhood when they learned of their biological father's murder. The author connects this experience to their interest in studying the Second Amendment and gun violence in the 21st century, showing a personal connection to constitutional law. The speaker emphasizes that they do not write personal statements for their clients, but rather guide and lead them to tell their own stories, like the successful client featured in this video.
In this section, the writer discusses their passion for teaching and students through their work as a political education teacher for young children and as an SAT prep tutor. They emphasize their desire to be an educator and to make the law relevant and understandable for people of all ages and abilities. The writer uses advanced storytelling techniques, including multiple flashback sequences, to create a cohesive and engaging personal statement. They give cues to the reader to help them follow the storyline throughout the statement.
In this section, the speaker discusses the strategic use of clues to indicate the time period of a personal statement. They point out several examples in the successful personal statement, such as the use of the word "undergraduate" and the mention of a "particulary dark night in 1998." The speaker also emphasizes the importance of an engaging introduction to draw the reader in, and how the author of the personal statement used storytelling techniques and sensory details to create a compelling narrative. The speaker notes that the author chose to lead with intense drama before explaining its relevance to their goals and aspirations.
In this section of the video, the focus is on the importance of creating a dramatic scene with a "boom pow wow" moment in a personal statement. The presenter gives an example of an effective personal statement where the applicant incorporates a flashback of witnessing their grandmother's silhouette during an emotional breakdown. They then reveal the reason behind their outburst, which was their father becoming a victim of random gun violence. The personal statement also highlights the applicant's passion for teaching the law and how they have been pursuing it through volunteering and teaching political education to young children. The presenter emphasizes the importance of making connections and providing context in a personal statement.
In this section of the video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of proving one's passion in their personal statement and not just stating it. They suggest including how they began working towards their passion as a strategic move. The speaker also points out the effectiveness of subtle hints at diversity and how it can convey information without explicitly stating it. They use the example of a high school student who didn't understand the significance of the SAT, which indicates they may be a first-generation college student or from a community where college is not prevalent. The speaker concludes by offering a prayer for those struggling with their personal statement or application material and provides information about their services.
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