Personal Statement

Your personal statement is an important part of your application for admission. It provides you with the opportunity to discuss aspects of your life that may not be apparent from information provided on your application, transcripts, or the Writing Skills Assessment.

You will be asked to write about the following topics. See the application for specifics.

1. Describe any personal or economic hardships or barriers you've had to overcome and explain how they affected your education. Be specific about when you encountered these hardships and how long they lasted.
2. In the context of your life experience, describe your understanding of cultural differences, how this awareness was acquired, and how it affected you.
3. Write about any experience you've had that demonstrates your leadership skills. Examples could be taken from: employment, community service, student organizations, or similar situations. Be specific about when you had these experience(s) and how long they lasted.
4. How have the educational experiences of your parents/legal guardians influenced your pursuit of higher education? If you are the first person in your family to go to college, what kind of support did you receive in making and pursuing this decision?