Personal Statement

[caligirl002]

I was wondering if anyone would be willing to look at and offer feedback on my personal statement. I do not feel comfortable just cutting and pasting in in the forum; however, I would be happy to private message or email it to anyone. There are about seven questions they want answered and I could use some input on how to better arrange the content.

 

Thanks everyone!

[Missthang]

Are you still in undergrad or a post bacc program? I had the career services center at my school help me out TREMENDOUSLY last fall with not only my personal statement, but also my resume and applications in general. I think it's great that you're wanting others to look and provide feedback, but make sure to have professionals critique it as well. Some professors are even happy to look over it if they know you are wanting to ask them for letters of rec (it'll give them a better sense of why you want to attend grad school and more info about who you are outside of a student in their class). Also have a writing center or someone in that area of expertise look over your final draft to polish and perfect any small things.

[caligirl002]

Thanks, I do have people that will look at the final drafts. You bring up a good point. I will look into the writing center.

[onedayslp]

@caligirl002 : I am out of field and new to the process but would be happy to offer general suggestions on organization, grammar, and the like. I have lots of experience editing student essays so let me know if I can help.

[caligirl002]

OndaySLP that would be great. Should I sent it to your inbox on here? Thank you so much!