Personal statement question

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[WisNeuro]

I don't think it would be stupid, just a bit "ho-hum." This is a common one, it won't do anything to set you apart from a lot of other applicants.

 

[deleted343839]

I agree with WisNeuro. Some common themes in personal statements are fascination with the human mind, desire to help people, experiences with people with mental disorders, etc. Most of us identify with these themes in some way. None of them are verboten in a personal statement, but try to stay closer to the present and to those experiences and interests that show more clearly that you know what you're getting into. One of your aims here is to persuade the reader that it is worthwhile to train you as a psychological scientist and practitioner.

 

[R. Matey]

Talking about your research experiences and how they shape you as a future scientist is a much better direction to go in a personal statement.