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diversity statement utility
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 1:05 am
by jess1921
should I write one if my personal statement is already about my cultural background? I don't think I need to write one but it doesn't feel right leaving blank a bunch more words that could potentially convice adcomms im the man.
feedback appreciated
Re: diversity statement utility
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 2:28 am
by CalAlumni
I had the same question as you and spent some time researching it on this forum. It seems to be the consensus that having a diversity statement in addition to your PS is best; however, not if you are simply going to rehash the same thing.
Is there another facet from which you can address your diversity from? I'm assuming you are a URM.
Re: diversity statement utility
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 3:28 am
by jess1921
so DS's generally improve your application?
Re: diversity statement utility
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 1:10 pm
by bp shinners
jess1921 wrote:so DS's generally improve your application?
More information that's presented in a well-written and interesting manner improves your application. So if you can write a PS and a DS that are both polished and interesting (and non-repetitive, but tangentially related), it will improve your application.