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But how do I keep it apart from the statement of purpose? Statement of Purpose: Please describe your motivation, academic preparation and aptitude for graduate study at UC Davis. You should describe your academic plans and research interests, your specialization within your academic field, your research experiences and your career goals. Please limit your response to 4000 characters (including spaces) My background etc very much overlaps with my motivation etc. doesn't it? Best

Hi there, first of all. I am applying to a couple of UC unis, Duke and Yale for a PhD in marine ecology, species abundance and climate change modeling. This is from UC Davis and I hope you can give me a hint what I am supposed to do. I read a couple of times about the diversity question. Is that like an optional part? With an "essay and discuss", do they really want pros and cons etc. like in the GRE? In case those are stupid questions, I lived most of my time in Germany " Personal History Statement: In an essay, discuss how your personal background informs your decision to pursue a graduate degree. Please include any educational, familial, cultural, economic, or social experiences, challenges, or opportunities relevant to your academic journey; how your life experiences contribute to the social, intellectual, or cultural diversity within your chosen field; and/or how you might serve educationally underrepresented segments of society with your degree. Please limit your response to 4000 characters (including spaces) " Best, Mo