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?