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Jun 9, 2025

Who I Am — and Where to Find My Academic Work

I’m Dr. Philippe Barr — a former professor and the founder of The Admit Lab, where I help applicants get into the world’s most competitive…

Who I Am — and Where to Find My Academic Work

Dr. Philippe Barr

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Jun 29

Common Personal Statement Myths (And What Admissions Committees Actually Care About)

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Common Personal Statement Myths (And What Admissions Committees Actually Care About)

Dr. Philippe Barr

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Jun 29

Personal Statement Examples Explained: Why Some Essays Work and Others Fail

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Personal Statement Examples Explained: Why Some Essays Work and Others Fail

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Jun 28

The Biggest Personal Statement Mistake I See Every Year

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The Biggest Personal Statement Mistake I See Every Year

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Jun 28

Experiences → Reflection → Goals → Fit: The Framework Behind Strong Personal Statements

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Experiences → Reflection → Goals → Fit: The Framework Behind Strong Personal Statements

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Jun 25

What Admissions Committees Actually Look For in a Personal Statement

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What Admissions Committees Actually Look For in a Personal Statement

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Jun 25

How to Write a Personal Statement: A Former Admissions Committee Member’s Framework

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How to Write a Personal Statement: A Former Admissions Committee Member’s Framework

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Jun 24

Why Program Fit Matters in a Personal Statement for Grad School

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Why Program Fit Matters in a Personal Statement for Grad School

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Jun 24

Why Good Applicants Write Bad Personal Statements for Grad School

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Why Good Applicants Write Bad Personal Statements for Grad School

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Jun 23

Personal Statement vs Statement of Purpose: What Admissions Committees Actually Expect

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Personal Statement vs Statement of Purpose: What Admissions Committees Actually Expect

Dr. Philippe Barr

Dr. Philippe Barr

Former professor | Founder of The Admit Lab | Grad admissions expert | scholar.google.com/citations?user=UsnkpLEAAAAJ

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