Support resources for writing a strong personal statement
You may book personal statement appointments with the knowledgeable and experienced writing instructors in the LA&PS and Bethune Writing Centre.
If you are a registered student or taking courses in the Lassonde School of Engineering, Faculty of Science or are affiliated with Bethune College
If you are a registered student in any Faculty
Additional Resources
- A Primer on Getting Into Graduate School: a list of useful tips from Eric Walters at UC Berkeley.
- Writing the Personal Statement: Purdue Online Writing Lab provides this list of things to consider when writing a personal statement, including questions to ask yourself before you write.
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