The personal statement should be positive. This is not a venue to explain poor grades or campus disciplinary action. Instead, choose an accomplishment about which you are proud and that says something ...

The Personal History Statement helps reviewers learn more about you as a whole person and as a potential graduate student. This may include relevant details on community service, leadership roles, ...

This document is more technical and academic and less biographical. The focus of the personal statement is typically on personal thoughts, feelings, and reflections. This document is more biographical ...