1. Preparing your Resume/CV and Personal Statement Philip C. Aftoora Director of Student Services Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine April 2009

6. Your Personal Statement

8. Writing Your Personal Statement

9. 8.Edit yet again. 9.Let me see it so that I can edit it for you. Do not blindly accept my suggestions. My suggestions are recommendations. You must present, defend and elaborate on your essay at the interview and you must be comfortable with what you say. 10.Check the final copy for grammatical and spelling errors. Do not rely totally on spell checks. There is two many ways a error can be maid. 11.Print on a laser or ink jet printer on the same weight and quality paper as your resume. Some authors recommend not folding the statement, rather mail it in a large envelope because people tend to open large envelopes first.

10. Cover Letter

11. Get Started Right Away

12. Selecting your type face (Bodini Bold 24 point)

13. Examples of Personal Statements, CV’s and a Dean’s Letter

33. An old advertising adage –Tell me quick –And tell me true –Or else my friend –To hell (heck) with you