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Grad School 101: Personal Statements That Get Attention

Open to ALL Majors and Years

Location

Online

Date & Time

October 15, 2020, 4:00 pm5:00 pm

Description

Drafting a personal statement can be a tricky part of the application process. During this session, you will learn about what schools look for in a statement, and understand the structure of what a personal statement should include. In addition, you will learn the basics of asking for a letter of recommendation.

Presented by:
Jacqueline King, Ph.D., Associate Director, MARC Program &
Ivanna Abreu, Program Coordinator, Meyerhoff Scholars Program


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