East Central University

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PERSONAL STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

In the Personal Statement respond to the following topics:

• State your career goals, and how a graduate degree from ECU will help you accomplish them.
• Discuss your interest in the degree field and any actions you have taken to pursue this interest.
• Describe your skills, attributes or experiences that would aid in your future profession.

Excellent writing skills, needed for successful completion of a graduate program, will be demonstrated in your personal statement and is an integral part of the admission process.

Attach a Word or PDF document that is double-spaced, 500-750 words, and a 12 point font.  

Your Personal Statement will be scored independently on the following 5 components:

• Formatting
• Spelling and Punctuation
• Grammar Consistency
• Organization of Thought
• Originality and Personal Insight

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Take time to review your submission before submitting.

Carefully read the following statements before submitting. My submitting indicates that:

• I understand only complete applications will be considered.
• The information provided are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
• Meeting or exceeding minimum selection criteria does not in any way imply or guarantee admission to the program.
• I agree to abide by the policies and regulations set forth in the ECU Graduate Catalog.

Academic and Professional Honors Received:

List academic and professional honors received:

Work Experience:

List last five years starting with present position.

Employer:

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To:

Highest Position Held:

Complete the items above. Then Click to Save below so that your information is recorded.  Repeat for additional work experience.

Work Experience:

Psychological Services Occupation:

Are you presently working in the psychological services occupation?

If 'Yes', answer the following:

Give a brief description of current duties: