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More on personal statements Often called a personal narrative, or personal essay, the personal statement is a combination of expressive writing—writing about yourself—and analytical writing. Instead of analyzing a question about history or science, the personal essay asks you to consider yourself and your experiences as the topic of analysis and to reflect on their meaning. A successful statement draws on narrative writing techniques, which means that the writer must create a sense of story for the reader.