-Check out ischool.illinois.edu
–They are looking for students who are creative, curious, motivated, and prepared to be leaders in the field.
Your personal statement (~750-1,000 words, 12pt Arial font, single spaced) should include your objectives for
the degree,
-including:
how your educational background, work experience, and other relevant experience will
contribute to your experience at the iSchool;
-and
how the degree will help you create a strategy for
accomplishing your goals and aspirations using the following resources and opportunities: (a) courses;
(b) faculty, staff, and other resources; (c) pre-professional opportunities such as internships, practica, and
volunteer work; (d) strategies for engaging and networking with people, organizations, and potential
employers; and (e) leadership and extracurricular opportunities at the iSchool and beyond.