For students considering graduate school, the daunting task of writing the perfect personal statement may be holding them back. Most students who apply to graduate school have not written an entrance ...

Your graduate school personal statement is more than a formality — it’s your chance to tell your story, highlight your strengths, and connect your goals to a program’s mission. By blending academic ...

Support of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors will host an event titled “Applying to Graduate School—and Writing Those Pesky Personal Statements.” This panel discussion is primarily ...

The two essays most commonly associated with graduate school applications are the statement of purpose and the personal statement. This is an opportunity for you to connect more deeply with both the ...

Support of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors (SOURCE) will host a session titled “The Graduate School Application Process (for STEM students) and Writing Those Pesky Personal Statements” ...

Your grad school personal statement isn’t just a formality—it’s your chance to connect with the admissions committee on a human level. By blending clear structure, authentic storytelling, and tailored ...

Long gone are the days of staring at blank Google Docs — or Microsoft Word; to each their own — when tackling graduate school applications. As deadlines draw closer, students may struggle with how to ...

Read about each program and related faculty members online. Find personal statement guidelines for each school/program you’re applying to and print out any prompts for quick reference. Using the ...

Ryah Cooley Cole is an award winning writer and a high school English teacher based on the Central Coast of California. She is most interested in bringing diverse stories to her readers and students.