This is one of the most important forms in your application. It does more in representing you to the Admission Committee than any other form in your application because it is, in fact, the only one you complete yourself. It is worth the time invested to write complete and thoughtful responses to the questions on this form. This is especially valid for questions pertaining to activities, awards, achievements and interests, as well as the essay. Your personal essay should be just what we consider it to be - your opportunity to tell us about anything you think we should know.
Personal essays vary greatly from application to application in terms of form and content.
Many relate especially thought-provoking experiences or personal relationships. The personal statement is your opportunity to introduce us to you and to educate us about those personal aspects which you determine are vital for us to know. We ask only that whatever you write be honestly written and in your own handwriting. One final suggestion - don't wait until the last day to complete the question. We know you have better things to do on New Year's Eve than to compose your Brown essay.