HOW TO WRITE A PERSONAL STATEMENT FOR GRAD SCHOOL 

Hey everyone, it's me again!! :) Thank you all so much for your support on this video! As you know, when I first uploaded this video I was at 100 subscribers and had NO IDEA that I would be getting so many requests! While my initial intention was to provide feedback for free I decided to now charge a $15 fee. This will help me keep up with requests as well as afford this year's Christmas presents since I'm currently jobless studying for my Boards haha. The link is in my Instagram bio (@cristaljreyes) if you're interested! Thank you again for your support! ❤

This info is so solid, and I love your personality!! Thank you so much for sharing with us (and jeez you're so kind reviewing people's statements!!)

Thank you, Christa. That was very helpful! I'm currently working on my personal statement and your tips were helpful.

This is, quite simply, the best video I watched on this subject! This was eloquently written and your explanation was crystal clear! I just submitted my personal statement for my SLP program because of your amazing tips. I think I'm in! Thank you so much!

It's a blessing to find you hereee! Thank you for the tips😉

Cristal, thanks so much for sharing your personal statement and giving tips for the writing process. I really appreciate your insight! Good luck in your program.

Love your channel! I’m applying this year and I def needed all this advice 🥺

This is incredibly helpful, Cristal, thank you. I returned to school this year, 8 years post undergrad to work on the prereqs for OT school. I am hoping to apply next year and your suggestions will definitely help make the process more smooth. Glad to have found your channel today!

Great! I really like the way you explain the tips. Congratulations!

That research comment though lol I felt that. Thank you sooo much I'm writing my statement now!

You are amazing!!! I wish there could be more people who are willing to help like you

Reaching 100 subscribers.... girl.. you got 49k rn! Congrats!!!

awww we love to see the growth!! get it girl

This was a super helpful video and I LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEE YOUR PERSONALITY. 😍🙈

Needed this! I appreciate this

This video was super helpful, thanks so much! I am writing my personal statement to get into a research program, so I am one of those special kinda people you mentioned haha. Well, hopefully I will be soon, if I get in. But, this video is helping me write a great personal statement, so I think my chances are good. Thanks again! :)

Thank you so much! I just stumbled upon this video. it's very helpful, and I think your paper is really good! xoxo Lisa

Thank you for posting this video! It helped a lot!

you're fantastic! Thanks for all your tips!

hi cristal, this is a great video! love your sense of humor and the way you broke down your essay!! :) How did you start making videos and what do you use to shoot/edit? Thanks again for the awesome vid~

This video got me into grad school. Thank you

Girl! I love you!

girl, I wish we were friends because you seem really cool and down to earth! Anywho, I'm currently applying for grad school and it is a STRUGGLE. This video gave me so much hope, but I think I'm still in my head. In a way have writer's block.

Your video is great and your personal statement is phenomenal! Honestly, personal statement is killing my life. Applications start in September and I’m already panicking😭

Thank you for such an amazing video 😊

Wow. You made it much easier for me to write mines

I would add to check if your university (if you're still in school) provides grad school application help through the academic advising center or career center. My school offers grad school advising, resume review, personal statement review, mock interviews, and more... and most people don't even know they offer these appointments but they're so helpful because it's the advisors job to know what grad schools are actually looking for

this is so helpful!!! thankyouuuu

Thank you sooooo much!!! :)

Please keep making graduate admissions related videos!!!

Thank you so much for the tips! Would love to get your opinion on my personal statement

This video is very helpful!! I have been struggling with completing my personal statement. Would you be available to read mine, when it is completed?

Omg I'm currently struggling to write my personal statement, and if you would be willing to read it when I finish the first draft that would be amazing!

Thank you so much for your tips! You are so cute~

Thanks so much! Did you have to turn in a writing sample?

I need need one too

Hi! I'm thinking of applying for MFT graduate program in LA. I was wondering what your prompt was for the personal statement you read us?

your channel has been super helpful through the process of preparation for OT school applications! I was wondering if, when you have the time, you would be able to review mine?

Your awesome ! People should each pay at least 25$ if they need help. There are a lot of potential graduate students who struggle either finding someone to help or someone with a good intention and interpersonal skill, it looks like you have it all !

This helps so much, thank u. Am I able to send you mine when I finish?

Hi! I have written a personal statement for my application to MA Fashion Photography at UAL. On the course webpage it doesn't say a maximum amount of words but the seperate study proposal should be no longer than 600 words. So I'm confused about how long the personal statement should be. Also English is not my first language and Grammarly can only do so much for me. Any chance you might want to proofread?

Hi, I'm trying to write my personal statement right now and I'm having a really hard time, I've been hearing and reading all l this ideas but I just don't know how to put it down, what do you suggest please?

I would love you could look over my statement of purpose! I'm working toward getting into a Student Affairs/Higher Education program next year! :)

How did you format your statement? I already understand it is 12 font, double-spaced no more than 1500 words, but how do you format the heading on the first page?

How do I title the essay???

I loved your video! I am currently writing an essay to get into a Professional School Counseling program. I am currently an Art Teacher so trying to relate the two has been a struggle. Any chance you’d be willing to proofread?

Hello! English is not my first language, and I have been struggling to get it right with my personal statement, and if you be so kind to help me review/add some suggestions on my personal statement I will be so grateful =)

Thank you so much, I just finished editing my statement of purpose, I would like to send it to you, to get your opinion, I don't know if that's okay with you currently?

I am currently applying for fall-22 PhD programs, can you please read my essay?

Hi Cristal!! This video was so incredibly helpful thank you! :) I just finished the first draft of my personal statement -- would you be willing to read it over if I add you to my google docs?

Hey! this was really informative. Would it be possible for me to send you my personal statement when I finish it for feedback?

First thanks for the video! I’ve got a long story and how I confronted the obstacle/how I resolved them but it’s not related to engineering!! I’m at a lost, I got a good story to tell but how do I twist it and relate it to engineering?!??! Sorry for the rant just wanted to vent.

Hi, I am applying to NYU and I would love your feedback.

Just watched your video ! I am freaking out with my personal statement and need help!!! Do you think you have time to give me some pointers?

Hi, I'm currently writing my personal statement and was wondering if you could give me some feedback on it?

I am applying to many schools and NYU. Yeah girl. Thanks for this. I wrote my personal statement and I am a Junior. The limit was 500-1,000 words(2-3 pages) double spaced. Forgot to say I had 5 people look it over. I have to write academic statement. 😭😭😭💔💔

I need feedback on my essay, can you help?

When I finish my personal statement would you mind if send it to you to look at and make any recommendations?

should you write in first person,second person or third

I’m not applying for OT school until fall 2021 when should I start getting my essays ready? (Also I just started the vid so if you already answered this then feel free to ignore:)

Hi Cristal, thank you for the helpful tips. I am currently in the process of completing my OT applications and I would love for you to read my personal statement for feedback.

I’m applying to Kean too. Right now it’s my top school..would you be able to read and maybe give some feedback when I finish my personal statement? I would be willing to compensate you for your time 😊 thanks

Nice job. I'm from Ghana, which University did you study while in Ghana?

Hey! are you still reading personal statements? Would love to get feedback from you of that's okay :)

Thank you so much for your video! Would you mind reviewing my personal statement?

Hello! I am a Korean student who is applying to an MFA in creative writing this year. If it isn't any trouble, may I send you my essay and ask for your feedback? It would mean so much to me, especially since there aren't a lot of people around me who can review my essay in Korea...

Hi, this post was two years ago - are you still reading them? 😊

some videos has more than 300s

By any chance, can you please read my personal statement and help me cut down on words?

Hello ... very instructive video. Please can you help review my Statement of purpose for PhD Health service research and PhD Epidemiology? I am submitting my applications before 30th November 2020

Hi, would you be willing to read my personal statement? I would love to get your feedback on it.

Did I see Accra Ghana? We've got to talk :-)

Hi! What's the prompt for this? :o

May I send my essay to you? I would love to have your feedback 💜

hi! can you please read my essay?

Hi! Can I also send my SOP to your email. It can be a huge help! Thank you for that great video!!!

Hey Christa, is it okay if I sent you mine? Already paypalled you.

I don't think your essay is what mostly got you in girl, it was your excellent extracurriculars :'(

Hi Cristal! Is there any chance you'd be willing to read my personal statement?

I need help can you write me one lol

I thank you for your valuable statement, it really helps us get an idea 💡 of what they are looking for! I also like your flow... one advice if you would not mind, your a great speaker, entertaining, and charming. However, the way you hit your hands with your fist 👊 is really unbecoming, it takes away from your finesse... your now a professional, and I think as a viewer it’s distracting. And I personally feel it takes away from your eloquence. Your an educated woman, so I know you won’t take offense, with that being said I really enjoyed your topic and thank you for sharing it with us!🙏🏻👍

don't write about hot dogs okay i gotchu

Hey I am in the process of writing my personal statement. Is there anyway you can take a look at it and provide me with some feedback?