By Tara Kuther, Ph.D., About.com
The admissions essay, sometimes referred to as a personal statement, is a vital part of the graduate application that most students stress over. Although the assignment is challenging and perhaps tedious, the admissions essay serves an important purpose because it is the one part of your application in which you speak directly to the committee. How do you write such an essay? Most students admit that they don't know where to begin.
Remember that writing your admissions essay is a process, not a discrete event. The first step involves preparation, gathering the information needed to compose the essay and understanding the task at hand. Here are some tips to help you gather the information needed to compose a personal essay that sets you apart from the rest.
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