Professor Stacy Hubbard from UB's department of English breaks down what you should include in your personal statement. Adhere to the rules. Note the proper page layout, format and length, and adhere ...

Personal statements are always a challenge, regardless of your talents and accomplishments. The statement is a concise, yet detailed, exploration of the intellectual and personal experiences that have ...

The most challenging part of the law school application may well be the personal statement. You'll find loads of advice for writing personal statements on the Internet, in books, from paid consultants ...

Law school candidates may write about an event that helped to teach humility, independence or self-confidence. The best approach to writing the personal statement is to choose an interesting story to ...

While no one will hold you accountable to pursuing the research you describe in your Statement of Purpose, a specific research focus allows the admissions committee to evaluate whether your interests ...

Your personal statement is an opportunity for an admissions or review committee to get to know you, the “you” that cannot be captured in a CV or resume. For that reason, it is important to be ...