Colleges and universities are increasingly waiving standardized test requirements, including the GRE General Test, for graduate school admissions. This practice reflects a shift toward a more holistic review process and gives more weight to other aspects of the application, particularly the personal statement.
As the director of master’s and doctoral programs and the chair of graduate admissions committees at an esteemed R1 institution, I have read and evaluated thousands of personal...
Colleges and universities are increasingly waiving standardized test requirements, including the GRE General Test, for graduate school admissions. This practice reflects a shift toward a more holistic review process and gives more weight to other aspects of the application, particularly the personal statement.
As the director of master’s and doctoral programs and the chair of graduate admissions committees at an esteemed R1 institution, I have read and evaluated thousands of personal statements and graduate program applications. As a Professor for almost two decades, I have taught, advised, and mentored undergraduate and graduate students, helping them craft personal narratives for graduate school and job applications. I look forward to doing the same for you!
I will help you craft a compelling personal statement that increases your odds of being admitted to graduate school. I aid in all parts of the writing process, from brainstorming through application submission. Brainstorming exercises will help you reflect on your personality, identity, motivations, experiences, and achievements - beyond your grades and resume/CV. I will help you outline the personal statement to organize your thoughts into a structured format. With guidance, you will write a first draft with a strong opening, explaining why you are a good applicant for the graduate program and conveying your passion for the discipline. During the editing phase, I will help you refine the personal statement and reinforce your enthusiasm and fit for the program.
Through these systematic steps, I will simplify the writing process for you and help you craft a personal statement that grabs the attention of graduate admissions committees. I can also confer on other parts of the application process, from selecting and requesting letter of recommendation writers to choosing writing samples.
