Many applications will include a personal essay, in which you describe "where you're coming from" – your interests, why you want to obtain a graduate degree, career goals, and so on. To personalize ...

Here are some situations that require writing a personal statement: Applying to college Applying to special camps or programs Applying to graduate school, law school, or medical school Applying to an ...

An applicant’s personal statement is one of the most important pieces of your application materials. It is the school and admission’s committee first opportunity to hear from you about why you are ...