The Essentials for Writing A Strong Personal Statement

Allison Smith, Director of Admissions at Weill Cornell Medical College will host a personal statement workshop. Topics include: Introduction & Overview-What is a personal statement? Why is it important? How are personal statements evaluated within an admissions packet? Getting Started-Analyzing the connection between your experiences & the intellectual or social values of where you are applying; drafting strategies; questions to ask yourself Qualities of an Effective Personal Statement-Key consideration for statements: Things to Do & Things to Avoid This workshop is strongly recommended for those planning to apply in the upcoming 2017-2018 application cycle.

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When	Apr 05, 2017 from 01:10 pm to 03:00 pm
Hosting organization	Pre-Health Advising Office
Speaker	Allison Smith
Speaker Information	Director of Admissions at Weill Cornell Medical College
Where	Hunter West 214
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