<p>I was wondering if you could address the admissions officer in your personal statement using the word “you.” Thanks.</p>
<p>While there is always room for someone to take a risk and do something unconventional, it has to be done well. This is not how a personal statement is normally written and I wouldn’t advise that you do that. Please visit the essay forum. There are some tips pinned at the top.
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