General personal statement advice (I don't need essay readers)

<p>I have to write a personal statement for a dual enrollment program at the most prestigious college within driving distance of my house. I'm a junior, and by the end of the year I'll have taken the four AP classes my school has, and most of the honors, so I'd really like to get in. </p>

<p>It's one page, and they basically want me to tell why I want to go there and what courses I plan to take.
I'm really not sure how to make it sound intelligent without being pretentious or boring, so if anyone has any advice for it would be awesome. Thanks!</p>