Begin your personal statement with a definite thesis statement. The statement should concisely convey the reasoning behind pursuit of a higher education. Make sure the thesis statement can be supported by your academic career, as well as other activities in which you have participated that emphasize your reasoning. The thesis statement should not be simply about your accomplishments, but the driving force behind the accomplishments.
Use specific facts and examples to support your thesis statement through the body of the essay. This is where you use your academic career and accomplishments to drive home your commitment to pursuing a higher education. Describe your inspiration for choosing a specific field of study. If your inspiration was an individual, tell how that person inspired you and helped you along the way to choosing your educational or career path.
Conclude your personal statement essay by restating your main idea in a decisive way. Make the conclusion stand out. You should end with a summary of why a college education is important to you based on your thesis statement and the facts presented in the body of the essay.