The personal statement should include as many of the following components as apply: Significant life experience and/or challenges overcome Ethnicity/cultural heritage Educational attainment of parents and grandparents (i.e., whether you are a first generation college students) Unique background or special talents Community service Goals and achievements How past leadership experiences have prepared you for active involvement in the University of Notre Dame M.S. in Accountancy Program. The M.S. in Accountancy Admissions Committee places considerable emphasis on your personal statement. Your personal statement should be type written, a maximum of two pages, and double spaced. Please put your name at the top of each page.