Personal Statement Instructions
Samples of Personal Statement Instructions for Schools in the Rocky Mountain Region
University of Montana • A 100-300 word statement of your background and goals is required. Northern Arizona University • A statement of interest (500-700 words of your personal and professional qualifications, interests, and career goals) University of Wyoming • Include a one to two page statement describing your plans for graduate study and professional career in psychology. New Mexico Highlands University • A letter describing your career goals in psychology, as well as any other information you think would be helpful to determine your ability to succeed in our program. Arizona State University • The statement of …show more content…
o Why do you want to pursue graduate studies in clinical rather than another area of psychology? o Why do you want a clinical Ph.D. rather than a Psy.D. degree? o Why are you applying to the University of Colorado? o Which two (2) research mentors have you selected at the University of Colorado and why? o What has been your previous research experience? Provide letter(s) of recommendation from your research supervisor(s) with their phone number(s). o What has been your previous practical experience, paid or volunteer? Provide a letter of recommendation from your clinical supervisor. • All other programs: Your autobiographical sketch should address the following items, numbering your answers as listed below: o Describe your previous research experience. o Why do you wish to pursue graduate studies in your chosen area of specialization? o Why are you applying to the University of Colorado? o Which two (2) research mentors have you selected at the University of Colorado and …show more content…
In addition to basic academic qualifications, we are vitally interested in ensuring that our students are committed to and satisfied with both the professional and research aspects of their training. There is no template for writing a successful personal statement, and we are mostly interested in whatever information you feel is important to include. Nevertheless, the following information is often very useful in our admissions’ decisions. As you consider these issues, keep in mind that we realize incoming students vary in how well articulated their interests and research ideas are. We simply want information that will allow us to assess the fit between yours interest and our areas of concentration or expertise. We appreciate your time in preparing this
University of Montana • A 100-300 word statement of your background and goals is required. Northern Arizona University • A statement of interest (500-700 words of your personal and professional qualifications, interests, and career goals) University of Wyoming • Include a one to two page statement describing your plans for graduate study and professional career in psychology. New Mexico Highlands University • A letter describing your career goals in psychology, as well as any other information you think would be helpful to determine your ability to succeed in our program. Arizona State University • The statement of …show more content…
o Why do you want to pursue graduate studies in clinical rather than another area of psychology? o Why do you want a clinical Ph.D. rather than a Psy.D. degree? o Why are you applying to the University of Colorado? o Which two (2) research mentors have you selected at the University of Colorado and why? o What has been your previous research experience? Provide letter(s) of recommendation from your research supervisor(s) with their phone number(s). o What has been your previous practical experience, paid or volunteer? Provide a letter of recommendation from your clinical supervisor. • All other programs: Your autobiographical sketch should address the following items, numbering your answers as listed below: o Describe your previous research experience. o Why do you wish to pursue graduate studies in your chosen area of specialization? o Why are you applying to the University of Colorado? o Which two (2) research mentors have you selected at the University of Colorado and …show more content…
In addition to basic academic qualifications, we are vitally interested in ensuring that our students are committed to and satisfied with both the professional and research aspects of their training. There is no template for writing a successful personal statement, and we are mostly interested in whatever information you feel is important to include. Nevertheless, the following information is often very useful in our admissions’ decisions. As you consider these issues, keep in mind that we realize incoming students vary in how well articulated their interests and research ideas are. We simply want information that will allow us to assess the fit between yours interest and our areas of concentration or expertise. We appreciate your time in preparing this