Critiquing Sample Statements
In a group, select one personal sample statement from the list below and respond to these questions as a group.
Record your responses in this shared Google Slide so that everyone in the workshop will have access to and be able to reference later.
Your group will lead the discussion of the essay you selected.
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Sample Statement: Essay #1--Landscaping; Habitat for Humanity; Chemistry Tutor (Med School--Transy Alum)
Sample Statement: Essay #2--Mother's Illness; West Point Grad; Clinical Experience in Gen Surgery (Med School)
Sample Statement: Essay #3--Mother's Illness; Mental Health; Art of Caring (Nurse Practitioner--UK Alum)
Sample Statement: Essay #6--Musician/Drummer; Religious Catholic; Science and Math Tutor; Cancer Research Experience (Med School)
Sample Statement: Essay #7--Liberal Arts/Theater Background; Lab Experience in Reproductive Ecology; Teaching Asst; Clinical Research Experience; Women's Clinic Volunteer (Med School)
Sample Statement: Essay #8--Counselor/Teacher for Refugee Youth Program an Emotionally Disturbed Children's Camp (Med School)
Sample Statement: Essay #9--Aerospace Engineering PhD Candidate; Clinic Library Volunteer; Hospital ER Volunteer; Orthopedic Surgery Patient; Biomedical Research; Leadership Skills and Awards (Med School)
Sample Statement: Essay #10--Study Abroad; High School Injury; Compassion (Physical Therapy--Transy Alum)
Sample Statement: Essay #11--Brother's Meltdowns; Autism; Empathy (Occupational Therapy--Transy Alum)
Sample Statement: Essay #16--High School Teacher with AIDS; SCID/Genetics Research Experience; HIV Counselor (Med School)