Humility and Hype: Personal Statement 101 is your guide to writing a statement that doesn’t sound like a résumé in disguise—or a therapy session gone wrong.

This session is about finding the sweet spot between honest reflection and powerful storytelling. We’ll walk through what makes a personal statement actually stand out, how to avoid cliché traps, and how to craft a narrative that feels true to who you are, while still getting you noticed.

What to expect:✍🏽 Frameworks to structure your statement📉 Common pitfalls and how to avoid them📢 Real examples (the good, the bad, and the cringe)🧠 Brainstorm prompts to help you get started🔥 Space to hype yourself—without losing your voice

You don’t need to be perfect. You need to be real, reflective, and ready to show them the “why” behind your journey.