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The personal statement consists of a short essay (or more) required as part of the primary application or supplemental application to an academic program. It may be referred to as the admissions essay, statement of purpose, or letter of intent.
The personal statement serves an important role in the application process for both the student and the admissions committee.
For you, the student:
The personal statement is an opportunity to provide information that supports or enhances other parts of your application. It helps the committee know and understand you beyond what is in the rest of your application, and it allows you to highlight your practical knowledge of the field. It also provides an additional demonstration of your writing skills.
For the admissions committee:
The personal statement helps determine if you are a good fit for the school. It provides additional information about you and your experiences related to the field, and it helps the committee understand your motivation for pursuing the career.
The personal statement is typically one page in length, but length limitations of essays are often provided (e.g. 4,500 to 5,300 characters, including spaces). Please refer to the application instructions for directions and plan accordingly. The instructions generally ask applicants to write about their goals, how they decided on the profession, their motivation and aptitude, and how they have overcome challenges, but may have additional questions for applicants to respond to.
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