In applying to Clemson through the Coalition app their is a section about a personal statement but nowhere on their website does it say anything about this except for graduate students. Should i write a personal statement for undergraduate admissions and is it a consideration for admissions.
There is a section in Clemson’s online application for a personal statement as well. I think its one opportunity to say something in your own voice. While it isn’t listed as a consideration, it’s not something I would recommend overlooking since they give you the space to share something.
Don’t leave the personals statement blank, even if it is optional. On the other hand, don’t overthink it. S19 applied (accepted, did not attend) with a PS that was pretty meager.
FWIW, my son refused to write anything optional on his Clemson app. He was accepted and worked harder on his application to their Honors College. My personal opinion is that the personal statement will not sway anything if you’re an OOS applicant.