Essay
Requirements
Additional Suggestions
Consider these additional items when writing your personal statement:
- Be yourself.
- Ask a friend, relative, or faculty advisor to read your essay and provide constructive criticism.
Be sure to avoid these when writing your personal statement:
- Don't use jargon, clichés, or big phrases that you normally don't use in normal conversation. Remember, veterinary admissions committees want to know about the real you.
- Don't write what you think the admissions committee wants to hear.
- Don't use a gimmicky style or format.
- Don't wait until the last minute to work on your statement.