The personal statement is often required in standard graduate, medical, and law school as well as most fellowship or scholarship application forms. Some schools allow you maximum freedom in what you ...

Your personal statement is an opportunity for an admissions or review committee to get to know you, the “you” that cannot be captured in a CV or resume. For that reason, it is important to be ...

Standing out is more important than ever in today’s highly competitive job market. Every detail on your resume can make a difference in whether you get noticed. One element that has garnered ...

Are you applying for a new role or looking for useful tips to spruce up your CV? While it’s somewhat easy to list down your work history and employment; this isn’t all that makes a CV stand out. A ...

This hands-on workshop will provide guidance on the critical components in constructing an effective CV and Personal Statement for all UB dossiers. Attendees will engage in discussing examples of ...

Writing about yourself can be a challenge! Most applicants write 8–10 drafts of their personal statement before finalizing it. The tips below are meant to provide a starting point to help you begin ...

Read about each program and related faculty members online. Find personal statement guidelines for each school/program you’re applying to and print out any prompts for quick reference. Using the ...