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 career.

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Here are some situations that require writing a personal statement: Applying to college Applying to special camps or programs Applying to graduate school, law school, or medical school Applying to an ...