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 ...

Writing a strong personal statement can help medical school applicants stand out from a crowded field. In 2022, there were more than 55,000 applicants to allopathic medical schools, with 22,700 ...

For students, the personal statement is one of the most difficult and most important documents they will ever write. We have the resources to boost your confidence and the know-how to help you write a ...

Veronica Beagle is the managing editor for Education at Forbes Advisor. She completed her master’s in English at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Before coming to Forbes Advisor she worked on ...

An applicant’s personal statement is one of the most important pieces of your application materials. It is the school and admission’s committee first opportunity to hear from you about why you are ...

Here are some situations that require writing a personal statement: Applying to college Applying to special camps or programs Applying to graduate school, law school, or medical school Applying to an ...

The personal statement is a very important part of your professional school application. You will address important issues about yourself, usually related to why you want to enter a particular career.

Start here! At the following group meetings, we will provide you with the foundational knowledge you need to write a compelling personal statement: Overview of Application Prep Process Pre-Application ...