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Personal Statement Workshops

The University of Houston Writing Center is offering virtual personal statement presentation and workshops for the upcoming 2021 HPAC evaluation and medical/dental school application cycle.

To participate, you must complete the following:

1) View the Writing Center Personal Statement Tutorial (Video Link)
2) Attend a virtual Personal Statement Presentation (Zoom Link)
3) Register and attend a virtual Personal Statement Workshop (Registration Link)

Personal Statement Presentation Details:

This presentation will outline the important characteristics of successful personal statements, provides examples of strong statements, allows students to ask questions of a UH Writing Center staff member.

Click Here to Join a Personal Statement Presentation

Spring 2021 Presentation Dates:

  • Tuesday, January 26th, 4:00-5:00
  • Friday, January 29th, 1:00-2:00
  • Monday, February 1st, 4:00-5:00
  • Thursday, February 4th, 1:00-2:00
  • Tuesday, February 9th, 1:00-2:00                            
  • Friday, February 12th, 1:00-2:00
  • Monday, February 15th, 1:00-2:00
  • Wednesday, February 17th, 6:00-7:00

Personal Statement Workshop Details:

After attending a presentation, you may register for a personal statement workshop during which you will receive feedback on a draft of your statement. Please be ready to provide a rough draft of your personal statement that is substantial enough to receive feedback (1/2 page, single-spaced minimum), but it does not need to be fully completed.

Sign up for a Personal Statement Workshop

Spring 2021 Workshop Dates:

  • Friday, February 19th, 1:00-2:00
  • Tuesday, February 23rd, 4:00-5:00
  • Thursday, February 25th, 1:00-2:00
  • Monday, March 1st, 4:00-5:00
  • Wednesday, March 3rd, 4:00-5:00
  • Thursday, March 4th, 6:00-7:00
  • Monday, March 8th, 1:00-2:00
  • Tuesday, March 9th, 4:00-5:00
  • Thursday, March 11th, 1:00-2:00