In addition to your personal statement, there are two other crucial components to your graduate application - your curriculum vitae and your letters of recommendation. Your overall application is not just about who you are, it’s also about what you’ve done and who you know.

One of the key parts of all graduate school applications is the personal statement. The personal statement by itself can be so daunting. However, with support, a consistent stream of feedback, and lots of revision and rewriting, you can get it done.

As an undergrad, I applied to several scholarships, summer programs, and graduate schools. There were various times when I felt overwhelmed by the amount of work an application entailed and I wanted to give up before the application was completed. Over the years I acquired, and developed, many time management tips and tricks that aided in the completion of my applications. Here are three tips that I found useful for keeping things manageable.

I have had an amazing experience in my journey from college student to college graduate at Brooklyn College.