Application Prep for Graduate Studies: How to write a PhD Personal Statement

Not sure where to start when it comes to writing a PhD personal statement? We have put together a helpful article packed full of advice for writing your PhD personal statement (or cover letter), so you can approach the task …

By Stephanie Butler
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Personal Statement: Top 10 Rules and Pitfalls

From Top 10 Rules and Pitfalls // Purdue Writing Lab
Personal Statement: Top 10 Rules and Pitfalls
WRITING THE PERSONAL STATEMENT: TOP 10 RULES
Strive for depth rather than breadth. Narrow focus to one or two key themes, ideas or experiences

By Mark Alan Stewart
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