Personal Statements

Everything you need to know about what personal statements are (and aren’t),
how to start planning, how to start writing, where to get help, and more!

Module 1: Define

What is a personal statement anyway? This module will give you an overview of what a personal statement is, its function, and some helpful guidelines that will give you an idea of where to start.

Module 2: Plan

Spoiler alert: the first step to writing your personal statement... is not to start writing! This module will provide insight and action steps for what should come first.

Module 3: Brainstorm

This module offers some key questions to consider so you can begin to reflect on the main ideas of your personal statement.

Module 4: Draft

This module contains the key elements to keep in mind as you begin writing.

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