Many applications require a personal statement—a kind of intellectual autobiography, often with a central focus or theme, in which you discuss your academic credentials and accomplishments along with selected and revealing life experiences. Your personal statement, usually about one page single-spaced, should distinguish you from one of the other applicants. You can achieve your goal
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General advice for writing personal statements to apply for fellowships, scholarships, or graduate programs. Related Pages
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Every student will eventually need letters of recommendations for either graduate programs or fellowships/scholarships, but the well-prepared student will get the best possible recommendations. This process requires planning and some work on your part: Gather information Make some decisions Follow up on the letter Related Pages
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Daina Bouquin ’11, data operations and research manager for the National Parks Conservation Association, encourages people to think about the unseen digital frameworks that allow us to comprehend the cosmos.
Importance of Metadata is the Focus of Phi Beta Kappa Lecture Read More »
Alumnus Sean Diehl’s research was instrumental in RSV vaccines. He has expanded his work as Zika and dengue regions spread. By Keith Walters ’11 As our planet continues to warm, mosquito-borne diseases like Zika and dengue are finding new territories to thrive in, including areas where they were previously rare, such as Europe and
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Professional organizer Allison Zales ’04 shares the secrets of decluttering made easy. By Allison Zales ’04 Without question, my purpose in life is to help others. My passion for being organized in my personal life also fit neatly into my career path. As a professional organizer, I help others to improve their lives by
How to: Let It Go and Feel Better in Your Home Read More »
Content strategist Sam Frenzel ’18 landed a job with tech company Spotify—despite not being a tech guy. By Robyn Rime The day that Spotify Wrapped drops is a big, big day. More than 570 million Spotify users around the globe get to see and share what they listened to most during the past year—their
Eric Hinman ’02 promised to meet someone new, every day. Years later, he continues his goal in unique ways. By Eric Hinman ’02 I am an only child, so growing up in the small town of Pulaski, NY, I had friends come over to play Ping Pong and basketball every night. I always enjoyed
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Emily Lopez ’27 is drawn to Geneseo’s unity on and off the field. By Kris Dreessen Emily Lopez ’27, a biology major, is in the middle of her first season on the Geneseo track and field team, and she already has an international competition under her belt. Lopez competed against other athletes with disabilities
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Reunion 2026 Information:We invited local businesses to take part in welcoming our alumni and guests back to Geneseo. As a courtesy and welcome gesture to Reunion visitors, the Village of Geneseo will not enforce parking meter or municipal lot overtime violations during Reunion Weekend. Please avoid overnight parking on village streets as per local code.
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