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You notice that a personal statement is part of the application process and the deadline for submission is 3 months away. What do you do?  \nChoices  \na) Start right away so I can submit it as soon as possible and get it off my plate  \nb) Wait until 2 weeks before it’s due because I work best under a looming deadline.  \nc) Start reflecting on my experiences and educational background so I’ll have time to write several drafts.  \nResponses for each choice  \na) Rethink this choice: With this approach you risk the possibility of missing important information about your background and experiences,  \nb) Not your best choice: You may work best under a deadline but what if you have multiple papers due at the same time plus an exam. 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It is part of the post-graduate application process.  \nb) The personal statement should emphasize how you fit with the program and answers the questions “why should you accept me.”  \nc) The personal statement outlines your education and experience similar to your resume  \nResponses for each choice  \na) Those are other ways a school may refer to a personal statement that you might encounter through the application process. But, it is not the purpose.  \nb) The purpose is to tell the school why they should accept you! Admission to grad programs are competitive. Use your personal statement to market yourself.  \nc) The personal statement outlines your education and experience similar to your resume  \nProcess of Writing Your Personal Statement  \nA personal statement cannot be created in a rush. 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