Brainstorm ideas that you can include in your personal statement. Write down difficult experiences that you have overcome to get to this point, the reasons you want to attend business school, and any specific skills you already have that will help you succeed in the program.
Choose one or two of your listed ideas to cover in your personal statement. A personal statement is not long, so it is best if the ideas relate to each other. For example, overcoming poverty in order to attend college will help you in business school because it gave you a strong work ethic. This ties to together two items by relaying a difficult experience from your past while letting admissions officers know you are thinking about how you will be a strong student.
Outline what you will cover in each paragraph of your personal statement. Begin thinking about your opening paragraph and statement as you outline, which will guide the rest of the essay.
Write your first draft. Start with a strong introduction that draws the reader in. End with a strong conclusion that includes what you plan to do after you have finished the program.
Proofread your statement for grammar and spelling mistakes. Have a friend, teacher, or family member read it to check for clarity of thought. If your reader becomes confused and cannot understand the message you are trying to get across, then you should revise your statement until it is clear.