This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
The introduction, which first and foremost includes your statement of recommendation (i.e. “it is my pleasure to recommend…”). It is common to also briefly state who you are and what your expertise is. The overview, or a description of the applicant's top skills, attributes, and strengths.
Some institutions allow applicants to collect letters on their own to turn in all their materials. Other schools may require the reference to send the letter directly to the decision committee via email, online application portal or mail.
Submit a complete list of leadership activities, extracurricular activities, community involvement and work experience. A recommendation form from an academic reference is optional.
What information should you include in your personal statement? Include information that gives reviewers a sense of you as a person and a scholar. Display your communication skills and discuss your ability to maximize effective collaboration with the broader academic community.
Address your strengths, experiences and accomplishments. It is important to be specific by using examples from your experiences to support your statements. Do not make assumptions, use clichés or state the obvious. Conclude the statement by summarizing everything that was previously addressed.
The personal statement should convince readersoften the faculty on the department admissions committeethat you have experiences and solid achievements showing your promise for persistence and success in graduate studies. Admissions committee members may use a rubric to evaluate your personal statement.
I took a degree path that, while enjoyable, has left me with limited career options moving forward. Getting a political science degree was a valuable personal experience that grew many of my skills, but it was far from the best option for a long-term career out of college.
The personal statement should convince readersoften the faculty on the department admissions committeethat you have experiences and solid achievements showing your promise for persistence and success in graduate studies. Admissions committee members may use a rubric to evaluate your personal statement.