600 words
The personal statement is our best means of getting to know you and your best means of creating a context for your academic performance. When you write your personal statement, tell us about those aspects of your life that are not apparent from your academic record:
a character-defining moment
the cultural awareness you’ve developed
a challenge faced
a personal hardship or barrier overcome
Directions
Tell a story from your life, describing an experience that either demonstrates your character or helped to shape it. *