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Brainstorm before you write your personal statement
The first step to writing an outstanding personal statement is to take some time to reflect. Writing prompts can serve as a foundation for your personal statement.
- What are my short-term and long-term goals? Will acceptance into this program help me achieve them?
- What are my strengths and how can these benefit the program?
- What life experience or interest is so meaningful that I would devote years to exploring the topic?
- Is there someone who has significantly impacted my life or character? Describe.
- What do I want the people reviewing my application to know about me?
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Writing a personal statement for graduate school
You'll likely be required to write and submit a personal statement as part of the application process to graduate school.
A personal statement is a short essay, two to three pages, explaining why you're applying to the program and why you are a unique applicant. Writing you...
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Aspect of a strong personal statement
A great personal statement capture who you are as a person.
- Your story is unique. The more authentic you are, the better.
- Your personal statement should be complete. You want to give your audience all the information they might need to decide on your applicatio...
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7 dos for a personal statement
- Include examples. Back up any claims you make. For example, you can prove that you're driven by sharing that you balanced a job with school to pay down student loans.
- Be yourself. Be authentic when crafting your personal statement.
- D...
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3 Don'ts for a personal statement
- Don’t be presumptuous. “I know my personal statement for grad school is the best, and I have no doubt that I’ll get in everywhere I apply.”
- Don’t use platitudes or clichés. Avoid starting your essay with a quote, definition, or anything else that sig...
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Crafting your personal statement
Start with an outline:
- Introduction. Include a hook that captures your reader's attention.
- Body paragraphs. The paragraphs explain your motivations for applying. Include examples of characteristics you want to share, such as a ...
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