How to Write a Personal Transfer Statement on Academics for Elementary Students
Schools use a personal transfer statement to help them learn more about new students. Elementary schools might use the personal statement to help them choose the best students. Students should include exactly why they want to transfer to that school. They also should discuss future study plans and jobs they would like. A well done statement also shows off writing skills. Even if the school does not ask for one, it is good to do one anyway, since it can increase your chances of getting in to the school.
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Read over the personal transfer statement instructions if possible. If there are none, check with the new school about what is needed. Make sure that you understand all of the instructions so that you can write the statement properly. Ask your parents and the new school counselor about how to write the statement. Make notes about suggestions to look at while you write it.
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Check out all of the classes at the new elementary school. Make a list of teachers and class names you will attend. Make a list of questions and get them answered by a counselor or your parents before you start to write the statement.
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Make notes and an outline to use for the statement. Use your instructions as a guide and number each paragraph. Think about how those classes will help you in a job. List out what classes at the new school you want to take and why. Compare the classes you are taking now to the new ones. Make a list of the reasons why you want to go to the new school.
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Write the first paragraph of the statement. Use information from the notes and outline about your life. Start with a short paragraph about yourself and your hobbies. Explain how what you like to do will go along with the new school.
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Write paragraph 2 about your study plans. Tell them which classes you want to take and why. Explain why their classes are better than the ones you are taking now. Write paragraph 3 about your future school goals. Talk about the high school you will attend and the courses you will take. Show how what you learn at the new school will help you in high school. Explain how learning at the new school could help you get into college.
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Use paragraph 4 to talk about your future. Write examples of how you would use what you learn there in your life. Explain why the classes you take at this new school could help you in a job.
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Explain in the last paragraph why this school is the best one for you and how much you will like going to school there. Make sure that you do not repeat any of the same things that you wrote. Read over the statement several times and make corrections if needed.
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Tips & Warnings
Even if the statement is not required, include it to make your application better.
Read the statement several times and make any corrections.
Ask your parents and the new school counselor to read the statement. Write down their suggestions and re-write it if you need to.
Make a list of people you know who helped you with the statement. You may need to contact them later.
Be honest about everything that you say about yourself.
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