Personal Statement Deep Dive: Choosing a Topic

Starting a personal statement can feel like the hardest part of the entire application. Before you can write, you have to figure out what story to tell. In this episode, host and current 3L Aryana Ravery is joined by Meghan Fields, Associate Director of Admissions at Maryland Carey Law, to break down how to choose a topic that works. From brainstorming and narrowing your focus to avoiding common pitfalls and leaning into what is uniquely yours, this conversation will help you start your personal statement with confidence and clarity.