Application Essays

Graduate and professional schools typically require application essays as part of the admission process to assess your skills, background, interest and motivation for their programs.  Use the tools below for help with writing your essays.

Download a Guide

Professional School Personal Statement (pdf)

Statement of Intent:  Academic Master’s & Ph.D. Programs (pdf)
Read Guide Books

Come into our office to read step-by-step explanations for writing your admission essay and review examples from various fields. 

·         Graduate Admission Essays

·         Write for Success

·         How to Write a Winning Personal Statement for Graduate & Professional School

·         Medical School Admissions:  The Insider’s Guide

·         Get Into Medical School
Get Your Essay Critiqued

Drop off a typed, double spaced draft of your essay in the Career Services Center for a critique. Or mail it in with a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return to:               

              UCSD Career Services Center
              Essay Critique Service

              9500 Gilman Drive

              La Jolla, CA 92093-0331

 

Include your name, PID, email address, phone number and the essay prompt, and we’ll critique your essay within five working days.

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