how to write a personal statement?

<p>i was wondering if we're allowed to use contractions? or shall this be like a formal essay? cause if i use contractions, that'll give me less words which i need...</p>

<p>What do you mean, contradictions?
This should be a formal essay, but it doesn’t have to be uncreative..
[As in, it doesn’t have to be as structured as what you’d probably write for standardized tests..]
Though I am not sure exactly what your question is.</p>

<p>I think dbguy4eva means contractions like it’s, aren’t, don’t…
I’m not 100% sure, I tried to avoid them but my was conversational so there were some contractions. It depends on the context I think.</p>

<p>hmm.. dang.. so there isnt really a concrete answer to this huh? has anyone used contractions in their essays too?</p>