1. Preparing for the Personal Statement Presentation

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

20. NEVER
Let Your Fear Decide Your Fate!
What If’s