Student Services Career Development Center Macalester College
Career Development Center

If you would like personalized assistance, please contact the CDC for an individual appointment, or stop by during drop-in hours Monday through Friday between 2 P.M. and 4 P.M.

Applying: Essays and Personal Statements

The statement of purpose is an important part of an application. It allows the committee to have a picture of the student as an individual. Writing a personal statement requires careful consideration of the question(s) being asked by the school. By writing these statements, students may clarify goals and ideas for themselves and others (e.g., individuals writing letters of recommendation). Proofreading is essential. A final step in writing a personal statement is to have at least one person read and critique what you have written.

In preparing to write a Personal Statement, consider the following:

 


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