Personal Statements allow schools to get an insight into your experiences and passions as they relate to the graduate program you are pursuing. Join a Hub coach for an hour-long session dedicated to providing the tools to assist you in crafting a compelling personal statement.

Whether you already have a draft in process or if grad school is still a goal on the horizon, this workshop will boost your know-how and supply you with new ways to frame your experience in a personal essay. Feel free to bring a copy of your statement (if you have one), an outline you are drafting, or just the writing prompt you are working through.

You should attend this workshop if you are:
-A liberal arts and/or sciences (LSA) student
-Needing to unpack the graduate school personal statement and develop strategies to showcase your personal, professional, and academic experiences
-Not sure where to start, stuck on a section, or just looking to evaluate what you have so far
-Applying to Masters degree or PhD programs. Pre-professional students (medical, law, etc.) are still welcome to attend.


What you’ll gain by attending:
-Understand what makes a strong personal statement and cover best practices
-Identify strengths and strategies in sample excerpts from personal statements
-Learn how to combine your personal, professional, and academic experiences into a compelling narrative that helps you stand out to admissions committees

Interaction Level: Moderate
Video and audio presence is preferred
The event will be a mixture of interactive activities and passive viewing


RSVP now to reserve your spot! The link to join this workshop will be emailed to you 24 hours before the event.

The LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. This event will be hosted on Zoom (learn more about Zoom accessibility) and can be accessed by phone or computer. Presentation materials may be shared in advance if requested, and live captioning will be provided. To request other accommodations please contact Anna Colvin at ancolvin@umich.edu so we can make arrangements.