Your graduate admissions essay possesses the power to shape your entire future. Why risk it by going into the process unprepared? This comprehensive workbook is designed to guide you through every step of crafting your personal statement or statement of purpose, ensuring that the final product is one you can submit with confidence.

Authored by Robin Schroffel, a seasoned professional editor, this workbook encapsulates the same high-value advice she has shared with countless students during one-on-one sessions. With her extensive experience in coaching and editing graduate admissions materials, Schroffel has successfully helped students produce exceptional essays that have garnered offers from prestigious institutions around the world.

This easy-to-follow, self-guided format lays out a clear path for you to create a compelling personal statement or statement of purpose that aligns with what admissions committees are seeking. The workbook spans an impressive 26,000 words, filled with vital information that can provide you with a competitive edge in your essay writing journey.

To further enhance your understanding and inspire your writing, the workbook includes twelve real example essays that have successfully secured admissions into highly competitive master’s and Ph.D. programs across various fields such as data science, finance, business analytics, software engineering, architecture, real estate, education, and more. These examples are carefully rewritten with all identifying information redacted, allowing you to see firsthand how successful essays are crafted and structured.

Schroffel’s proven approach has consistently yielded results, with her edited essays having attracted offers from renowned arts and STEM programs at prestigious schools globally. Notable institutions include Brown, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), Columbia University, Cornell University, Harvard University, Northeastern University (NEU), Northwestern University (NWU), New York University (NYU), the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), the University of Washington (UW), and Yale in the United States. Internationally, students have received offers from institutions such as AFTRS, ETH Zurich, Hong Kong University (HKU), Imperial College London (ICL), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the University of British Columbia (UBC), University College London (UCL), and York University.

So, what are you waiting for? Let this workbook guide you in writing an essay that will help you gain admission to your dream school. Start your journey today, and take the first step towards your future success!