Personal Statement Guidelines

On a separate piece of paper, please thoughtfully reflect on the following points to include in your application to the graduate school: One or two pages in narrative form is recommended. The points below can be incorporated into your discussion and do not need to be answered directly.

• How did you become interested in gerontology, the study of aging? 
• What personal experiences have you had with older adults? 
• What professional experiences have you had with older adults? 
• Have you taken any college courses on aging? If yes, please describe.
• What skills and understandings have you developed in working with and communicating with older adults? 
• What are the subject areas in gerontology that you wish to learn more about? 
• What are your career plans in the field of gerontology?