Choose a specific story
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Reflect instead of listing achievements
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Show fit with the programme
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Keep the voice authentic
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Edit for clarity and limits
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Common mistakes
- Starting before reading the rubric carefully.
- Using generic examples that do not fit the field.
- Forgetting to explain reasoning, assumptions, or citation choices.