Meaning of the word "personal statement" in English

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personal statement

US /ˌpɝː.sən.əl ˈsteɪt.mənt/
UK /ˌpɝː.sən.əl ˈsteɪt.mənt/
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Noun

1.

a written statement by an applicant for a job or a place at a college or university, describing their qualities and experience and why they are applying

Example:
She spent weeks perfecting her personal statement for her university application.
A strong personal statement can make a big difference in your application.
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