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middle school and later an administrator role. I fundraised for better textbooks and applied for numerous community grants to lift our school to higher academic standards than when I was a student there.
My daughter is one of the many students in our district who need a properly funded education to lift her out of poverty—just as it did for me, giving me a new foothold in society. While teaching has been personally satisfying, I want to affect educational policy at a national level to assist entire communities of learners. That is why I am looking to pursue a master’s degree in educational policy at the Columbia College of Education.
I believe that information is the key to change, and the best way to affect change is by organizing and presenting information in such a way that it can make a difference. I look forward to classes such as Racial Perspectives on Early Childhood Policy, to which I can speak from personal experience as both a teacher and a mother to understand how to affect change on a local level.
I am determined to do my part in removing the roadblock of poverty from student life. In graduate school and beyond, I look forward to using hard data to make radical, positive changes in the educational system and to learn from and contribute to the existing body of knowledge.”
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“I am a senior technical writer with 10 years of middle school and later an administrator role. I fundraised for better textbooks and applied for numerous community grants to lift our school to higher academic standards than when I was a student there.
My daughter is one of the many students in our district who need a properly funded education to lift her out of poverty—just as it did for me, giving me a new foothold in society. While teaching has been personally satisfying, I want to mid
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By Jennifer Herrity
Updated June 7, 2022 | Published December 12, 2019
Jennifer Herrity is a seasoned career services professional with 12+ years of experience in career coaching, recruiting and leadership roles with the purpose of helping others to find their best-fit jobs. She helps people navigate the job search process through one-on-one career coaching, webinars, workshops, articles and career advice videos on Indeed's YouTube channel.
A personal statement, also sometimes known as a professional statement or resume summary, is one of the most important documents you will write when applying to schools or jobs. An exceptional personal statement can increase your chances of admission or getting a job offer. It provides an opportunity to demonstrate to a prospective employer or school that your skills, experience and previous education have prepared you to excel in their program.
In this article, we show you how to write a compelling personal statement and provide 16 personal statement examples and a template to help you start writing.
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What is a personal statement?
A personal statement is a written account of who you are, what interests you and what your goals are in life.
In business, a personal statement is a brief paragraph that summarizes your professional accomplishments. In academics, a personal statement is typically longer, although it’s still a short essay that introduces you to a selection committee.
Employers and universities use personal statements to learn about candidates’ academic qualifications, interests, motivations and other important factors. Professional statements, if written correctly, can be a deciding factor for a job or educational program.
When you apply for scholarships and graduate studies, the main requirements are your personal statement, GPA and letters of recommendation.