UCLA
Graduate Writing Center

Writing the Personal Statement

General Workshops

Caroline Diehl, Graduate Writing Consultant

This workshop will cover strategies for writing personal statements for fellowship applications, residencies, and PhD programs. Among other topics, we will discuss organization, introductions and conclusions, and use of examples. Students from all schools and departments are welcome to attend. (Approx. 60 mins.) This workshop was recorded in 2024.

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Writing Personal Statements and Statements of Purpose Video

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