Directions for
completing the required scholarly essay for Graduate Admissions.
The
scholarly essay is an important component of your application for admission to
graduate school. It will be reviewed in order to assist us in identifying your
professional accomplishments and goals. The essay should be a profile of
yourself summarizing your motivation. Please address the following points:
- Statement of your personal
and professional goals after graduation.
- Role of graduate education in
advancing you towards your goals.
- Personal and professional
strengths.
- Professional areas identified
as needing development.
- Personal perceptions of
graduate education.
Please
type your essay, and try to limit it to three pages. We look forward to getting
to know you better.