<p>Should we relate it back to the fact that we are applying college? Should we relate it to the future and our goals? Or should we do none of the above and provide a general personal statement about ourselves? I'm just asking because I've seen numerous and I'm not sure which to do.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t relate it back to the fact that you’re applying to college… unless it somehow really fits with your topic. And I’d say the same with the future and goals, although this seems a bit more appropriate. If it helps at all, mine is just about an experienced I had and what I learned from it, and I leave it at that.</p>