How should I address this?

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<p>Personal Statement:
Please limit your statement to no more than 200 words in length.
Virginia Tech is committed to providing the benefits of an educational environment rich in individual backgrounds, experiences, and characteristics. What contributions might you as a student bring to help create a diverse educational community at Virginia Tech? </p>

<p>This is the essay I’m currently working on. Does a personal statement have to be a narrative of a story? My English teacher and guidance counselor have been emphasizing that I should narrate so as to “show” rather than “tell” which I understand and think is a generally good idea. However, that method doesn’t seem practical for a 200 word statement. I have another essay (2-3 pages) on a similar topic, but I could not possibly keep the story element of it and cut it down to 200 words. How should I address this essay?</p>

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<p>Yea just focus on one thing…and do a mix of both show and tell. Like describe in the beginning then when you wrap up, provide a direct, forceful statements to illustrate what you were trying to say. U no what I mean?</p>