Guidelines for the Personal Statement: Your statement can be up to 500 words in length (approximately 1 page, single spaced, using 1-inch margins and 12-point font).
Describe how your background, accomplishments, and life experiences those not already described in your Statement of Purpose led to your decision to pursue the graduate degree for which you are applying.
Include any educational, personal, cultural, economic, or social experiences, challenges, or opportunities relevant to your academic journey.