For example, if a school expects no more than two pages, 11-point font, 1-inch margins and double spacing, make sure to format your personal statement precisely according to those specifications.

They procrastinate, read endless examples, and—often the night before the application is due—ask the same question: How can I write a good personal statement? Here's what I tell them, and ...

The personal statement is a very important part of your professional school application. You will address important issues about yourself, usually related to why you want to enter a particular ...