Writing a Personal Statement for Your Major or Grad School: Arch Ready Fall 2024

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Date: August 28, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm until 5:00 pm

Location: Online Via Handshake

Register on Handshake

This is a virtual event. You MUST register via Handshake. At the time of the event, you will return to Handshake and join the virtual presentation. You must join via the Handshake event to obtain credit for Arch Ready. You will also need to complete the survey at the end of the presentation.

Need to write an admissions essay and not sure where to start or how to structure your thoughts? A personal statement communicates your story and goals for admission to programs or when applying to scholarships and leadership opportunities. This program develops the following UGA Institutional Competencies Communication and Creativity & Innovation.

By the end of this Arch Ready program, you will be able to:

  1. Structure your ideas in an outline.
  2. Identify the purpose of the statement and relevant experiences you can include.
  3. Apply writing tips and AI prompts to contribute to your writing process.

Alumni: You are welcome to attend any Arch Ready event. All registration is handled via Handshake. If you have not yet created an alumni Handshake account, please complete the form here. Please allow 2 business days for your account to be created. 

Recommended dress for this event: Casual

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More information: (706) 542-3375

This event is sponsored by the University of Georgia Career Center

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