University/Job Application Writing Assistance
Hello everyone!
Since my last few posts on “How To Be an Archaeologist” and “The Personal Statements that got me into Grad School” (linked) got so much awesome feedback, I’d like to give back to you and offer my assistance to you as a peer editor for your personal statements and college applications! While I am simply a graduate student, and not at all a professional application editor, I have done my fair share of writing and have had experience in composing successful applications. I also really enjoy reading and helping others trying to progress their educational career!
My areas of professional writing experience include:
Research Grant Proposal writing
Undergraduate College Applications
Graduate Program Applications
Personal Statements
Job Applications
Networking emails and outreach
Resume/ C.V.
If you are interested in taking a look at some of the schools, jobs, and programs I have been a part of, here’s my LinkedIn
Like I’ve mentioned before, success is largely based on who you know and your ability to reach out and ask for assistance, and I would love nothing more that to help you get to where you’re going!
I consider myself a organized person, and have found that the best approach to clean writing (for me) is a solid outline. Therefore, here is an outlined example of how our session would go:
Collaboration
I will create a google document where we can both make edits together, whether that is at different times or simultaneously.
We discuss the requirements for your document. This will be information pertaining to key points you should address, what they are looking for in applicants, who your target audience is, etc.
Brainstorming
Depending on your application situation, I’ll give you questions to freely brainstorm (without worrying about word count or formality).
For example: Personal Statement
Why did you choose this program?
What are some of your personal experiences in the field?
What are your career and education goals?
etc.
Formatting
I will headline what you need to state in each paragraph
Once you freely write your first draft, I will edit and help you condense it into a coherent statement.
We can repeat the editing process until we feel like you’re ready to submit!
I want to make this process as easy as possible for you, since applying to things often stirs up a lot of anxiety. I’m here to help in any way I can! :)
While time is precious, and money is necessary to live, I’d like to help to you at whatever expense you can afford to offer! Payment won’t be necessary, but greatly appreciated. <3
If you have any questions/ inquiries, feel free to contact me directly through tumblr, or at [email protected].
Again, thank you for the awesome support!
