The Essentials of Writing A Strong Personal Statement Description: Lori Nicolaysen, Assistant Dean of Admissions at Weill Cornell Medical College will host a personal statement workshop. Topics include: Introduction & Overview-What is a personal statement? Why is it important? How are personal statements evaluated within an admissions packet? Getting Started-Analyzing the connection between your experiences & the intellectual or social values of where you are applying; drafting strategies; questions to ask yourself Qualities of an Effective Personal Statement-Key consideration for statements: Things to Do & Things to Avoid This workshop is strongly recommended for those planning to apply in the upcoming 2016-2017 application cycle. Event Begins: 02 Mar 2016 01:00 PM ET Event Ends: 02 Mar 2016 03:00 PM ET Location: Hunter North 1036 Address: 10th floor, Hunter North