This handout is available for download in DOCX format and PDF format. Graduate and professional schools often require some sort of written statement—often called a “statement of purpose,” “personal ...

Strong personal statements demonstrate strengths through experience. Rather than claiming you are a good leader or ...

To gain admission to a master’s of fine arts program, or any graduate program for that matter, you have to write a statement of purpose. I began my statement like this: “From an early age, people have ...

The personal essay is an essential component of your application. How compelling it is — or isn't — can make or break your acceptance.

Writing college essays that stand out is a critical step in the college admissions process. College admissions officers read thousands of essays each year, and a compelling essay can make a ...

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