Brainstorm possible topics for your personal statement. If you were not given a topic by the graduate school, think about the reasons you want to go to that particular school. Think about what makes you an impressive person, the way you define yourself, and how you became interested in pursuing a graduate degree.
Write your thesis statement. Use the topic you picked to help write your thesis statement. Include your thesis statement in the introduction, and demonstrate why you are the perfect match for the graduate school. Your thesis statement will help you stay focused, keeping your from deviating from what you are trying to express.
Jump right into what you want to say in order to give the reader very brief insights into who you are and why you want to join. Show your originality, and tell the reader why you are different then other students applying. Lastly, you can state a problem. Start your introduction with a social issue or rhetorical question, and within the body of your personal statement, explain how you will work towards improving the social issue or answer the rhetorical question.
Write your introduction. The introduction should be interesting and thought-provoking. Only include information that is truthful and you can provide examples to support your claims. Avoid clichés.