stupid idea for a personal statement?

Graduate School Business School - MBA
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<p>I’m applying to business schools and currently working on my personal statement. My idea is, instead of using headers to separate the different sections of my ps, I use a relevant quote to separate the sections. Let me give an example…</p>

<p>In the section where I would go over my diverse upbringing and what-makes-me-unique-will-contribute, I would use the quote: </p>

<p>'You are the sum of a unique equation.'—Benvindo Cruz</p>

<p>My mother came over from Vietnam over 30 years ago blah blah blah…</p>

<p>or going over my career aspirations…</p>

<p>'This is your world. Shape it or someone else will.'—Lew</p>

<p>Once I earn my MBA from [school], I want to return to the world of publishing and…</p>

<p>Does that make sense? Or are they going to be like “what the hell is she doing?!”</p>

<p>To clarify, I have a Journalism degree so I am coming from a background other than Business…and from what I’ve read, I do want a ps that will “stand out” but not be gimmicky…</p>

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<p>Welcome, Kim! It sounds like you’re applying for a MBA program. If so, I’d recommend asking your question on this forum: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/business-school-mba/[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/business-school-mba/&lt;/a&gt; where you will find posters focused on MBA applications. I think you will get a better answer there. Best wishes to you as you go through the applications process.</p>