Personal Statement

For students who may not meet the traditional admission requirements to the University or the requirements of a particular program, Cumberland requires a documented personal statement.

Completed by the student, the statement should address prior academic challenges, comment on how they would help contribute to a diverse student body, and explain why they feel being at Cumberland will aid them in being successful.

Legal First Name

Legal Last Name

Student ID Number (A#) *

This can be found on your CU Status Center or by reaching out to your enrollment specialist (Example: A0000012345)

Email Address

Birthdate

Statement

Please share with the committee 1 or 2 paragraphs telling us why you should be accepted into Cumberland. Please address the reason(s) you may have struggled in the classroom and/or on an ACT/SAT test examination. What have you learned from your prior struggles and how do you plan to overcome these obstacles at Cumberland?

PLEASE CHECK YOUR WRITING FOR GRAMMATICAL ERRORS BEFORE SUBMITTING!

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