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I am interested in enrolling in a Specialist Counseling program. A goal and autobiographical statement is required. The outline is attached for each statement. There is NO required length but I would like for the two to be on separate documents.
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Autobiographical & Goal Statement Guidelines
In order to complete the requisites for admission and before the evaluation in the department, an
applicant must submit a goal statement and an autobiographical statement.
Your goal and autobiographical statements do not have to be in APA format or a certain amount of
length.
Autobiographical Statement
The autobiographical statement is designed to gain additional background information. The following is
a list of questions to guide you in your writing of the autobiographical statement:
Describe your family of origin and your role in the family.
Please explain your thoughts regarding mental illness and counseling.
Please discuss your understanding of the current mental health system and changes you would
like to see made to it in the future.
Please describe a personal crisis or a difficult situation and what steps you utilized to overcome
the challenge.
Please describe your experiences working with diverse populations.
Please describe your interests in research and professional writing and how the program in
which you are applying will assist you in this area.
Describe your strengths and weaknesses as a professional and areas for growth.
Goal Statement
The goal statement reflects what led you to be in this field and why the MS College Program would be
an ideal fit for you. The following is a list of questions to guide you in your writing of the goal statement:
Describe your professional goals and how this program will assist you in accomplishing them.
What specifically about MC’s Counseling Program encouraged you to apply?
What significant experiences inspired you to pursue the counseling profession?
What significant professional employment experiences have influenced you to pursue the
counseling profession?
What personal characteristics do you think will contribute to your success as a counselor?
What are some personal factors which may challenge your relationship with clients?
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