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Crafting an Effective Personal Statement for Graduate Programs

This guide provides essential tips for writing compelling personal statements. It emphasizes the importance of highlighting unique attributes, motivation for completing the program, and structuring the statement into three key paragraphs: an engaging opening, a substantive middle section, and a strong closing. Additionally, it addresses common pitfalls and the appropriate placement for addressing any potential weaknesses in your application. Resources like the Career Center, Writing Center, and guidance from faculty can further bolster your statement’s effectiveness.

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Crafting an Effective Personal Statement for Graduate Programs

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  1. Personal Statements

  2. Items to consider…

  3. What does this individual offer that others cannot? Each statement should answer… Is this individual sufficiently motivated to complete our program?

  4. Opening Paragraph

  5. Middle Paragraph The “meat” of the personal statement

  6. Closing Paragraph 3 F’s

  7. It’s worth mentioning…

  8. Damage Control Appropriate place for explanation is ¾ down in the document

  9. - Career Center- Writing Center- Faculty/ Administrators Additional Sources for Assistance

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