The personal statement is your first chance to help the admissions committee understand your motivation for pursuing this career while giving them a sense of who you are.

Why is the personal statement important?

The personal statement tells your story and the context that shaped who you are as a person – your values, interests and goals. Your statement should breathe life into your application and make the admission committee feel something.

Remember, you are applying with other students who may be academically similar to you, so the personal statement can help you to stand out in a positive way. Simply by telling your story, you have the opportunity to highlight your uniqueness and how you will positively contribute to the health professions community.