How to Write a Personal Statement for Grad School | Applying to PhD & Masters Programs

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  • @KaelynGraceApple
    @KaelynGraceApple  ปีที่แล้ว +2

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  • @daniellefrank8903
    @daniellefrank8903 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is such an important video for anyone applying to grad school!

  • @jandabarazi
    @jandabarazi ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for sharing these videos! You have no idea how helpful they are, especially for people like myself who have little access to resources. I am currently in the process of applying to grad schools (PhD), and your videos have been incredibly helpful.

    • @KaelynGraceApple
      @KaelynGraceApple  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am so glad you find the videos helpful! 🥺 It's why I create them

  • @location-cognizantmissile9743
    @location-cognizantmissile9743 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you for the work that you put in for your subs, it's really appreciated! I hope your PhD Studies are going well!

    • @KaelynGraceApple
      @KaelynGraceApple  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! You too!

    • @location-cognizantmissile9743
      @location-cognizantmissile9743 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@KaelynGraceApple Got an interview at one of my top choices. Always referred back to your videos when I needed. Greatly appreciate you putting these out for free! :)

  • @xfallenmoon
    @xfallenmoon ปีที่แล้ว +4

    For Masters, how are you even supposed to know the gaps in research or know what you want to research if all you’ve done is your undergrad? 🤷‍♀️

    • @TheSerafinaRose
      @TheSerafinaRose ปีที่แล้ว

      You can ask your professors if they think your idea is feasible and fundable. Other than that it’s just kind of looking for gaps in the literature in my experience!

    • @katherineelisabeth4387
      @katherineelisabeth4387 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which questions do you want to explore through your masters research/classes? What work has been done in those areas before, and what work is missing? Were there times in undergrad when you tried to find the answer to a question and couldn't find anyone working in that niche? All of those are gaps in research, you definitely don't need to have masters experience to identify them :) Hope this helps

    • @xfallenmoon
      @xfallenmoon ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your answers. I just don’t understand how you are supposed to know how to read papers or even where to find them for your field, or even know enough to be able to identify gaps right after your undergrad to apply for masters. At the phd level, sure, but not masters. Or how do you even know what interests you? Theoretical or experimental, galaxies or planets or cosmology…

    • @katherineelisabeth4387
      @katherineelisabeth4387 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@xfallenmoon Theoretically you are applying to the masters because something sparked your interest at the undergrad level and you want to study it further :) Presumably after 3-4 years there are some parts of the field that interest you more than others. You don't have to have a PhD thesis level niche, but you are expected to articulate some sort of interest (a subset of biology, an region of history, a type of psychology, an era of literature, etc)

    • @xfallenmoon
      @xfallenmoon ปีที่แล้ว

      @@katherineelisabeth4387 ok so for example, an interest in theoretical cosmology, more specifically Galaxy formation or early universe cosmology. Would that be sufficient? I know I’m not interested in experimental/observational astronomy, or any specific type of celestial bodies. Is that too high level or do I need to read lots of paper to know exactly what’s been done and what’s missing? It’s so technical, I assumed that’s what the masters was for…

  • @cjram
    @cjram ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi 😀 I'm a new subscriber and avid watcher of your videos. I've only watched a handful thus far, but I will continue to do so! I am currently in the process of applying for graduate school, and these videos are amazing!! Please keep doing what you do, it is truly a gift for everyone. I hope your semester before heading to the archives is going well! Have a great day.

  • @sincerelycharlotte2151
    @sincerelycharlotte2151 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hi thanks for information can you please help giving tips for yale's law school graduate program essay? they ask for a research related question its confusing

    • @KaelynGraceApple
      @KaelynGraceApple  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I recommend my statement of purpose video for this

    • @sincerelycharlotte2151
      @sincerelycharlotte2151 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KaelynGraceApple hi I have watched your other videos thanks for info. Couldn't get clarified on the question that when Yale asks to write personal statement and they require you to discuss research question. Then are they referring to research we will be conducting in masters or the one we previously did in undergraduate school?

  • @marijn5581
    @marijn5581 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much! I came across this just as I was taking a break from working on my graduate application. Would you recommend explaining any semester with relatively low grades? I scored relatively low during the first semester of my first year, heavily weighing down my average. Every semester since then, I've had significant academic growth and I was wondering what your opinion is on elaborating on this in my PS? I'd love to hear your opinion as I'm very unsure on including this and you seem extremely knowledgable!

    • @KaelynGraceApple
      @KaelynGraceApple  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It depends on the reason for the low grades but if they have since improved, then I recommend letting the rest of the application speak for itself. If, however, the low grades were due to significant hardship, use it to discuss how that limited the scope of your work/capabilities or ask you recommenders to address it. Only shed light on it, if you can clearly articulate that you are not apologizing for it and are not ashamed but that adversity did impact your performance for a temporary stint.

    • @marijn5581
      @marijn5581 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KaelynGraceApple Thank you so much! That's super helpful advice. Good luck with your PhD!

  • @caitlinjarrett
    @caitlinjarrett ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for these types of videos!! I'm in the process of applying for MSc programs in Criminology and they are SO helpful! Especially as someone else who started out in community college, you are definitely an inspiration! :)

  • @skhy77
    @skhy77 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazingly helpful video. Thank you so much.

  • @chulascruz
    @chulascruz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! It is pointing me in the right direction for my personal statement.

  • @MelissaAlbuquerque
    @MelissaAlbuquerque ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm changing areas (I was in Marketing and now I'm studying Data Science) does it count as a pivot moment?

  • @KayanKollyn
    @KayanKollyn ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @itsjadanicole7127
    @itsjadanicole7127 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very helpful, have a better understanding of how to get into grad school 😊

  • @deepap1307
    @deepap1307 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Kaelyn, does the candidate need to write tools or techniques for research in SOP ?

  • @PevarAvel
    @PevarAvel ปีที่แล้ว

    Really interesting Kaelyn, thank you so much!! I keep it on the side for my next scholarship application, shame I just sent out a motivation letter 3 days ago and I see where I could have been more specific in the « background » section. Oh well, next time, hope it will still be ok🤷🏻‍♀️ thanks a lot again!

  • @reginayfavors
    @reginayfavors 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm so proud of you.

  • @KristyStrange
    @KristyStrange ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't seem to access the link for the notion template you mentioned? Do I need to search for it on Notion templates itself? Thanks for sunh an informative video!

  • @alexiapt4939
    @alexiapt4939 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video.

  • @itstugaboy
    @itstugaboy ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect timing as I'm looking to apply this year for a master's degree. Now all I need is to finish my undergrad with a decent grade if I want to be accepted anywhere 😅

  • @janalewis3030
    @janalewis3030 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! This is very helpful!

  • @aliiigxrl1587
    @aliiigxrl1587 ปีที่แล้ว

    so helpful - you are an inspiration! :)

  • @meem3538
    @meem3538 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the video! I'm applying to English PhDs with a focus on religion. My personal statement talks about my relationship with faith and how it evolved to lead me to Grad School. I know talking about faith can be awkward, but my essay is about how I felt alienated from my community. That considered-- should I scrap that essay and write about something less controversial, or is it okay to proceed? Thanks!

    • @KaelynGraceApple
      @KaelynGraceApple  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So long as it is unique and speaks to the questions you ask which no one else will, I say keep it! Include “pov” details though rather than an overview of your experiences. Pinpoint a specific moment of realization or isolation.

    • @meem3538
      @meem3538 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KaelynGraceApple Thank you for your response! I really appreciate it ♥

  • @kelleyreardon
    @kelleyreardon ปีที่แล้ว

    super helpful, thank you for this!!

  • @darinapetrovsky8450
    @darinapetrovsky8450 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video, thanks for sharing!

  • @ivantamayoromero1668
    @ivantamayoromero1668 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is a personal statement the same as a Statement of Purpose?

    • @KaelynGraceApple
      @KaelynGraceApple  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No it is not :) See my How to Write a Statement of Purpose video for further detail!

    • @ivantamayoromero1668
      @ivantamayoromero1668 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KaelynGraceApple wow that was fast! thank you!

  • @MelissaAlbuquerque
    @MelissaAlbuquerque ปีที่แล้ว

    Which is better: GRE or GMAT?

  • @unavulev
    @unavulev ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @teodorad6610
    @teodorad6610 ปีที่แล้ว

    Of course, a very helpful video from Kaelyn, again 🤍. Keep shining and thank you for sharing such important tips!!!