A filmed personal statement might have helped Elle Woods get into Harvard Law School, but in the real world, you're better off sticking to these tips. If you have seen the 2001 film, Legally ...

You’ve made the exciting decision to pursue a graduate degree. Congratulations! There are a wide range of graduate programs to explore, and once you’ve selected the right program for you, it’s time to ...

Graduate and professional schools often require some sort of written statement — often called a “statement of purpose,” “personal statement,” or “letter of intent”– as a part of the application. Some ...

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 ...

The essay portion of a graduate school application usually requires a Personal Statement or a Statement of Intent. Some graduate programs ask for a combination of the two. A Personal Statement should ...

Personal History Statement. The Personal History Statement helps reviewers learn more about you as a whole person and as a potential graduate student. This may include relevant details on community ...

Matthew Page, senior assistant dean for Graduate Student Experience, said in an email the personal statement offers admissions committees a “more holistic view” of an applicant.