What do I have to write to get admitted?

What do I have to write to get admitted?

Many students often ask what they should write about for their personal statement. To answer that question, you really have to think about whom you are writing to and how do you think they will react to it.

The Admissions Committee is a group of faculty who teach 1st, 2nd and 3rd year classes. They are on the “look out” for a personal statement that is well written, free of grammatical errors and is logically ordered. Because of the 1000’s of applications received each year, it is impossible for us to grant an interview for each candidate so the only way the Admissions Committee can know “who you are” is by the written submissions in your application.

Remember that the Admissions Committee is trying to put together a first year class of individuals from various backgrounds and considers dozens of different factors including academic achievement, logical and reading aptitude, work experience, socio-economic diversity, etc. Therefore, think about what you “bring to the table” and focus your attention on writing something that explains who you are and what kind of student you will be if admitted.