The personal statement is a very important component of your application for graduate school. Nearly every program asks for one. The prompts vary, but usually ask you to discuss your motivations for pursuing the degree and specific program by telling a story about your life. Start working on your personal statement as soon as possible, and make sure you share it with your letter writers.
To have your personal statement reviewed, please email it to our personal statement advisor, Prof. Victoria Bond, at vbond@jjay.cuny.edu.