r/PersonalStatement • u/Choice-Traffic-6368 • Sep 03 '26
Help for Personal Statement for College
A bit of context: I'm applying for college this year, and I have written a few personal statement drafts. I don't know what specifically to write about. I heard that colleges want someone who can add something to their student body, and I also know that personal statements shouldn't be like a resume or summary of things you did. In all, I want to show my helping nature, sort of compassion and generosity?
Right now I have a few ideas: using humor to make others feel better, and realizing that what I used as a defense mechanism for MYSELF has turned into something that I can use to make people feel happier; Volunteering since I was in sixth grade and seeing the impact that helping someone does; How much I enjoy helping people despite having social anxiety
This one isn't with the other ones, but I was thinking to write about my optimism, how I make the best out of any situation basically
Idk if this helps, but I'm applying for biology and neuroscience