This document provides samples of personal statements for various graduate programs to help students write their own successful personal statements. It introduces personal statements as an important part of applications that requires showing why the applicant is a good fit. The document then provides short excerpts and advice from example personal statements for programs like MBA, medical school, dental school, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, residency, fellowship, veterinary school, law school, and computer science to help students understand what to include in their own personal statements. It encourages students to use the tips and examples but not copy directly and finally advertises a website for more help writing a standout personal statement.