PERSONAL STATEMENTS & GRADUATE SCHOOL APPLICATIONS

One of the biggest hurdles for many in the grad school application process is the Personal Statement. This workshop will support you in the writing process. The Personal Statement requires a different form and serves a different function than other forms of professional and academic writing.

Together, with a Hub coach and your peers, we will work together to establish what makes a powerful and effective personal statement.

You should attend this workshop if you are:

A liberal arts and/or sciences (LSA) student

Interested in learning more about the possibility (and realities) of grad school

Deciding if advanced study is a step you want to take

Curious about what writing a Personal Statement entails (i.e what even is it?)

Looking for some guidance for assessing if your Personal Statement is aligned with your interests and goals

What you’ll gain by attending:

Insight into best practices when writing a Personal Statement from various perspectives

Understanding of different requirements and formats for different graduate schools

How to attack the writing process in an order that makes the most sense

Exploring and deciding between your varied experiences to provide schools with a well-rounded portrayal

Discover resources available to you throughout your application process

Identify areas of improvement within your existing personal statement