Writing A Personal Statement

or Statement of Purpose

for Graduate or Professional School

Present yourself persuasively and highlight the features

that make you a strong candidate for your desired institution.

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Writing

Personal Statements: What to Do, What Not to Do

What to Include in a Comprehensive Personal Statement

Tailoring Your Personal Statement to a Particular Institution

Organizing Your Personal Statement

Example of a Successful Personal Statement for a Ph.D. Program

Example of a Successful Personal Statement for Law School

Editing Checklist for Personal Statements