[HS 504] Brainstorming and Selecting the Right Personal Statement Topic

This course is designed to help students find and choose a strong personal statement topic before they begin drafting. Over the coming lessons, you will learn what a personal statement is, why topic choice matters, how to brainstorm possible stories, what makes a topic strong, which common pitfalls to avoid, and how to evaluate and finalize a topic that feels specific, honest, and meaningful.