Your Graduate School Personal Statements: How to Get Started

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If you’re planning to apply for graduate school, chances are you’ll be asked to write one or several essays as part of your application. 

In our recent workshop, we broke down the basics on what these essays are and how to get started on yours.

We answered questions such as:

  • What is the difference between a personal statement and a statement of purpose?
  • How do I determine what type of essay a graduate program may expect me to write?
  • How can I get started with the writing process?

Watch the recording now!

If you missed it, no worries! We’ve got the recording here for you to watch, as well as our slides.

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Additional Graduate School Resources

From CCE
Preprofessional Advising for Law School and Health Professions
  • From the Center for Student Advising (CC/SEAS): All students can check out their fantastic resources on how to prepare, the application process, timelines, and more! (You’ll see this menu of options from the main navigation bar.) Sign up for their listservs to learn about info sessions with law and medical schools and other opportunities.
  • From the GS Dean’s Office: Learn about their annual Grad School Coaching program!
Other Advising Resources