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Professional Development
Statement of Purpose
What is the difference between a statement of purpose and personal statement?
Statement of Purpose: Highlights why you are applying to graduate school with a specific focus on your academic and professional goals
Personal Statement: Highlights your personal background, which is not necessarily academic or professional
Some resources that may help you:
Writing a Winning Personal Statement
Presented at the California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education
St. Mary's College-- 26 Oct 2013
LSAMP Personal Statement Checklist
Sample Statement of Purpose
Taken from statementofpurpose.com
Networking
Going to a conference but not sure how to approach faculty, researchers, or employers? Here are some resources to help guide you in the right direction!
Mixing and Mingling with Faculty and Researchers
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