[header] How to write a personal statement for an undergraduate application [title] Read all the materials that you are provided. [step] These personal statements often include specific references to a portion of your life, and are evaluated based on how well you answer the given question. You don't want to waste precious space addressing a question they didn't ask, so take the time to make sure you understand the prompt clearly. 
[title] Research your desired school's statement of purpose. [step] Each school has a specific statement of purpose that indicates what kind of institution it is, what skills the university values and promotes, and what they expect from their students.