The personal statement is your opportunity to write your story—to show the Admissions Committee in 5300 characters or less why you have chosen to pursue a career in medicine or dentistry. Above all else, a personal statement must be personal. Through this statement, Admissions Committees catch a glimpse into the person that you are, into the physician/dentist that you could become. Consider it your chance to stand out among the crowd of applicants, to be something more than just a piece of paper with an excellent GPA or a phenomenal MCAT/DAT score. There are many ways to write a personal statement. For helpful resources to assist you in creating an unforgettable one, check out the list below. 

Angela Haug is the main point of contact in the writing lab for writing personal statements. She has helped students craft their statements from the time they're students at NWHSU through the application process.

If you are in the process of writing a personal statement, feel free to set up an appointment with her.

Email: library@nwhealth.edu and ask for her.