Preparing for the Personal Statement Presentation
Speaking Speak to the back of the room Do not point out weaknesses in your presentation Ask for questions – be prepared to answer them Rehearse – presentation style counts BE THE EXPERT ON YOUR TOPIC
Speaking Don’t cross your legs while you wait Video yourself Use your hands and voice inflection to make a point Practice speaking with heavy objects in your hand Don’t put hands in pocket Place Fingers together PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE
Speaking Allow people to: Interact with your project Watch something Be amazed at your visual merchandising efforts BE careful about handing out something to look at while you speak
WOW Have a WOW factor! Make your project memorable FOR THE RIGHT REASONS! You can reduce your need to speak so much, if you have the right things in place.
NEVER Let Your Fear Decide Your Fate! What If’s