Personal Statement

GOAL: For admissions committee members to understand who you are as a person and why you have choose your selected profession.

Please follow the character count the professional application system has provided.
Should address the following:
- Your motivation for professional school
- Your story – what makes you unique
- Your qualifications and experiences
Be honest! If you lie or exaggerate about an experience, you may find yourself in an awkward position when asked in an interview to describe
Take time to do the following:
- Prepare and gather information to include (e.g., your resume, journal, etc)
- Draft
- Review and proofread
- Get feedback from the Health Professions Advising Office, Career Center, and/or Writing Center
- Finalize

On Campus Resources

If you would like assistance with writing your personal statement, the following on-campus resources are available:

CSUF Writing Center: Available to current CSUF students only
- To schedule an appointment please visit the Writing Center’s website or call the Writing Center at (657) 278-3650.
Career Center: Current Students, Members of Alumni Association, and Current Alumni (within 1 year of graduation)
- Please visit the Career Center’s website for additional information www.fullerton.edu/career.
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Mouttapa, by visiting the front page of our website or by phoning our office at 657-278-3980