Since the information in your personal statement will be held in strictest confidence, e. g., I won't read them aloud to the class, please be candid.

In your personal statement describe the following aspects about yourself:

• Knowledge of Biology

  Describe any courses taken in high school or college. Describe any self study, e. g., a hobby, or employment related study.

• People Resources Knowledgeable in Biology

  Describe any personal contacts you have with people knowledgeable about Biology. For example, "My uncle is a molecular biologist and I am sure he will help."

• Leadership Ability

  Do you consider yourself a leader? Or a worker? Describe any experiences you have had being a leader. Do you want to learn how to be a leader?

• Team Experience

  Have you worked on a team before? Describe your experiences, for example, as part of a summer job. What aspects of working on a team were difficult for you? Describe positive aspects.

• Software Engineering Experience

  Describe any courses and employment in software engineering.

• Other Talents

  Describe any talent you possess which may be useful for the project, for example, writing skills or art skills.

• Interests after Graduation

  Discuss what you plan to do in the next few years after graduation.

You must use a word processor and write the assignment in memorandum form. See EG139 Handouts on the CSCI 475 Web Site for acceptable form. Assignments will be graded for correct form and the quality of expression.