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Ask HN: How to write a Top Grad School Personal Statement

3 points by Tzeentch99 ↗ HN
I'm in the process of applying to grad school. Are there any specific sites or resources you'd recommend for how to write a top grad school essay?

Also any tips from the community would be appreciated.

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cperciva
Assuming you're going into a research program (MSc, PhD) rather than a professional program (MBA, MD, LLB): Focus on research. Admissions decisions at the graduate level are almost always made by individual departments, and the top-of-mind question for the person reading your submission will be "could this be a future co-author?"