Anyone good with English? Need help with personal statement.

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around seeking assistance with personal statements for college applications, specifically in the context of English language proficiency and writing conventions. Participants share their experiences and offer help while addressing specific grammar and formatting questions related to personal statements.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a need for help with their personal statement due to perceived poor English skills and requests contact for assistance.
  • Another participant suggests that the original poster's English is adequate and emphasizes the importance of maintaining one's voice in the statement.
  • A third participant agrees to help but notes that the original poster's English appears sufficient based on their example, while also offering tutoring experience as a background.
  • The original poster seeks clarification on specific grammar rules, such as how to present grades and whether to capitalize course names.
  • One participant questions the relevance of discussing specific classes in a personal statement and offers to review the statement once it is completed.
  • A new participant, a Slovak student, requests help with their personal statement for a UK university, expressing uncertainty about its quality and writing.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the original poster's English is adequate, but there is no consensus on the appropriateness of including specific class details in a personal statement. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best practices for writing personal statements.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying levels of confidence in their writing abilities and the need for assistance, highlighting individual concerns about grammar and content relevance without reaching a definitive conclusion on best practices.

Who May Find This Useful

Students preparing personal statements for college applications, particularly those seeking feedback on English language use and writing conventions.

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My English is poor and I need someone to look over my personal statement. I'm planning to transfer colleges so I can get into a program with civil and environmental engineering =).

If you could PM me or give me contact info that would be nice.

Thanks!
 
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if this example is indicative, your english is fine. besides it is better if your statement sounds like you and not someone else. for this last reason i will not review your statement.
 
I would agree to help you but unless you plan to write something more in-depth and complicated than the english you have presented, mathwonk is correct in saying that your english is fine. I tutor english occasionally when I am in the english department, so I have some slight experience.

However, if you really need help, I will be glad to help.
 
I just need help with a few rules and grammar questions :).

Like how do I show grades in essays? Should classes/courses be capitalized or uncapitalized?

An example:
A key example would be my Composition I course. I received an average of ninety-five on all of my essays. The problem is: I wasn’t in class to do a lot of the “peer grading” for in class participation points. I received a C grade for the class; even though I produced A level work.
 
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That seems fine, but why are you talking about specific classes in your *personal statement*? Does it ask that?

I'll be glad to review your statement when you're done.
 
can you help me?

I am a Slovak student applying for a university in UK. I am not sure if my personal statement is right, well-written. It would be great if someone helped me. Is there anybody?
 

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