I need help with this. Theoretically, I should be able to do this quite well, English is my best/favorite subject, ergo I should be able to write efficiently. Well, I can't. It's something about writing about me, trying to come off not so pretentious, seeming like I'm arrogant, pompous prick. So I just am asking for some help. How did you go about writing this 'personal statement'. Oh, and my major is...undecided. Most likely music education (learning to teach). Much thanks for any help.

I wrote about the untimely death of a friend and how it helped me grow by allowing me to realize my own immortality. Do something like that?