Personal statements for graduate school are a very important part of the admissions process. They are your main opportunity to tell an admissions committee who you are as a person, scholar, and professional. They should be unique and well written.
They are also one of the most difficult parts of the application packet. They require a considerable amout of thought and time to write and re-write. You should start writing your personal essay long before the application deadline. You should also review and revise your essay several times before submission.
The following web sites provide concrete tips for writing good personal statements:
- The Purdue Online Writing Lab (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/642/01/)
- University of California, Berkeley Career Center (http://career.berkeley.edu/Grad/GradStatement.stm)
- About.com (http://gradschool.about.com/od/essaywriting/All_About_the_Graduate_Admissions_Essay.htm)
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