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FAQs About Personal Statements

What is a personal statement? 

A personal statement is a narrative essay that informs an admissions committee of who the applicant is and why they are qualified for a position. 

What is the purpose of a personal statement? 

Personal statements provide background on who the applicant is, illustrate why the applicant is interested in the position, explain why the applicant is qualified for the position, demonstrate the applicant’s writing skills, and create a story that makes the applicant memorable. 

How long is a personal statement? 

Generally, your personal statement should be a 2-3 page statement with double spacing, 1-inch margins, and a 12-point font. 

What should I write about? 

Your personal statement should be used to tell the admissions committee about you. You should answer the four questions of “Who am I?,” “Why am I interested in this career?,” What are my goals and interests for this career?,” and “Why do I need this program or job to pursue these goals?”

Can I submit the same personal statement to all the programs I apply to? 

Your personal statement should be written specifically for each program where you apply. While you can have the same general structure, each version should be modified to meet the requirements of the program and to explain why that program is right for you. 

How does the personal statement fit into the rest of my application? 

Your personal statement is an opportunity for the admissions committee to learn who you are beyond your transcript, resume, and test scores. Your personal statement democrats your character and your personality in a way that the other aspects of your application cannot. 

Steps For Writing A Personal Statement

Step 1: Brainstorm 

• What were some defining moments in my life? 
• Whom or what am I inspired by? 
• What do I spend my time doing? 
• How have my past courses, experiences, and encounters shaped me? 
• What are some of my personal accomplishments? 
• What is not on my resume but is still an important aspect of who I am? 
• What experiences, events, or individuals have motivated me to take this next step in my life? 
• When did I realize this was the career I wanted to pursue? What event, person, or experience inspired this inspiration? 
• Has an individual or organization inspired me to pursue this career? If so, why did they inspire me? 
• What areas of this career interest me? 
• How have my experiences, courses, etc. made me interested in this career? 
• What is my experience with this career?  
• Where do I hope to work in the future?
• What type of organization or venue do I hope to work in? 
• What activities do I want to do in my career?
• What impact do I hope my career will have on others? 
• Who do I hope to interact with during my career? What do I hope they will take from these interactions? 
• How does this program or job fit into and further my career goals? 
• What aspects of the program or job make it a good fit for me? 
• How does my past experience, coursework, interactions, etc. make me a good candidate for the program or job?
• What makes this program or job a better fit for my goals than other positions in the same area of study? 

Step 2: Select the content 

• After you brainstorm answers to these four questions, narrow your answers down. 
• Select the aspects of your experience, life, and beliefs that you view most important to your career development. 
• From this narrowed list, select aspects that create a cohesive theme/story about your career development. 
• A student applying to a graduate program believes that their experience going overseas on a mission trip, overcoming multiple injuries in a sport, and succeeding in school despite personal struggles are aspects that are relevant to a graduate program you want to join. After considering these three aspects of their identity, the student decides that the theme of perseverance through many trials ties these three aspects together. 

Step 3: Select a structure based on the information you plan to include

• 70-80% of your personal statement will answer the questions of “Who am I?” & “Why am I interested in this career?”
• 20-30% of your personal statement will answer the questions of “What are my goals and interests for this career?” & Why do I need this program or job to pursue these goals?”
• Introduction paragraph:  Tell a story about how your initial interest or experience in your future career occurred 
• Body paragraph 1 :  Explain how your passion for the career grew from this story
• Body paragraph 2 :  Demonstrate how you know this is the career path for you through the experiences you’ve had in the field
• Body paragraph 3:  Discuss your current passions and future goals and how the program fits in this
• Conclusion paragraph:  Bring all this information together
• Avoid generic phrases, like “I’ve always wanted to do X.” 
• Use a story about an interesting past experience
• Focus on experiences that motivated you to pursue this career
• Describe defining moments in your path to find a career 
• Explain how your choice has developed and grown over time
• Connect your past experiences to this section 
• Discuss what you plan to do in and after graduate school
• Explain why this program is a good fit 
• Mention specific aspects of the program,  such as faculty members
• Describe how you would benefit from this program and how they would benefit from you

Step 4: Outline your structure

• While keeping these tentative structures in mind, write down an outline for the structure your personal statement will follow

Step Five: Write your first draft

• Find an area where you can write without distractions, set up your workplace, set a timer for an hour, and write. 
• As you write your draft, try not to pay attention to grammar, spelling, phrasing, or writing skills. Focus on following your structure and tone.

Step 5: Revise

• Act as if you are the admissions counselor or employer who will read your final personal statement. This will allow you to read your writing from the perspective that it is intended to be read. 
• Ask someone else to revise your personal statement. The perspective of other individuals will help shape your personal statement into a well-polished shape. 
• Who am I?:  Do I successfully convey who I am and how my experiences have made me a strong candidate? 
• Why am I interested in this career?:  Do I state why I am interested in this career and what led me to this resume? 
• What are my goals and interests for this career?:  Do I mention my goals and hopes for my future career? 
• Why do I need this program or job to pursue these goals?:  Do I explain why I am interested in this program or position and why I should be selected? 
• Central theme :  Is there a story and/or central theme to the writing? Or, are many different facts about the applicant stated without a connecting theme? 
• Catchy introduction:   Does the introduction, especially the first sentence, make me want to read the rest of the writing? 
• Strong takeaway statement:   Does the conclusion end with a statement or idea that will help me remember the applicant? 
• Details :  Does the writer evaluate or just describe their experiences? 
• Personality:   Do I sound like myself? Am I using too many big words or statements that take away from my voice? 
• Polish:   Is the grammar, spelling, and format of my writing polished? 
• Tone:   Do I have a professional tone in the writing? Do I sound “ready” for this position? Do I sound like myself? 
• Spacing:   Do I include too much or too little? Is any information missing? Can I cut any information? 
• Uniqueness:   Does my writing showcase who I am? Do I stand out from the other applicants? 

Tips For Writing Personal Statements

• Make your personal statement consistent with other application materials 
• Customize your writing to match the specific program or position you are applying for 
• Pay attention to the prompt and requirements provided by the school or job 
• Ensure that your personal statement opens with a strong sentence that draws the readers in 
• Focus on one central theme throughout the entire personal statement
• Avoid writing your resume in a narrative form 
• Don’t use big words you normally would not use
• Avoid overusing quotes, taking quotes out of context, and using cliches 
• Ensure that spelling and grammar do not take away from your writing
• Personal statements can take a couple of weeks or months to complete
• Concentrate on highlighting your strengths and avoid mentioning weaknesses
• Focus on a few of the most relevant aspects about yourself to include

Tips for Writing Personal Statements

Checklist for personal statements.

• Begins with a strong opening sentence 
• Contains an engaging and interesting opening paragraph 
• Describes the nature and significance of academic experiences, work experience, skills that make you a strong candidate 
• Concrete examples are used to support claims about qualifications 
• Explains personal attributes that set you apart from other applicants
• Explains your career goals during the program and after completing the program 
• Mentions what lead you to this career choice
• Describes what lead you to the specific program you are applying to
• Mentions how the program will help you reach your career goal 
• Explains what you will offer to the program 
• Notes specific programs, tracks, research, professors that you would like to work within the program
• Describes why you are a good candidate for the program 
• The conclusion paragraph summarizes the personal statement and main idea
• Concludes with a strong takeaway statement so the committee will remember you
• A consistent theme used throughout the whole statement 
• Follows a clear narrative story
• Reflects your genuine interest in the program 
• Addresses the questions and/or prompt that the program wants to be answered
• The topic sentence included at the beginning of each paragraph 
• Avoids using “I” statements at the beginning of each sentence 
• Sentence structure is varied 
• Follows typical essay writing rules and structure 

Formatting 

• Free of grammatical and spelling errors 
• Meets the page or word requirements provided by the program 
• Formatting is similar to the other application materials 
• The statement is structured in a manner that is easy to follow and read
• Spacing and formatting is appropriate and consistent throughout the document
• Font and font size are professional and appropriate (Times New Roman, Arial, etc.)

Additional Resources For Personal Statements

• https://www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/personal-statement-examples
• https://www.healthdiversity.pitt.edu/sites/default/files/SNMAPersonalStatementsvol2_2_.pdf
• https://www.law.uchicago.edu/news/their-own-words-admissions-essays-worked
• https://www.adea.org/GoDental/Application_Prep/The_Admissions_Process/Personal_statement.aspx
• https://www.mcwritingcenterblog.org/single-post/how-to-write-a-personal-statement
• https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/job_search_writing/preparing_an_application/writing_the_personal_statement/index.html
• https://career.ucsf.edu/professional/personal-statements-letters-recommendation
• https://www.capital.edu/uploadedfiles/content/academics/services_and_programs/career_development/personal%20statement%20guide.pdf?n=6524
• https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/centers/writing/writing-resources/personal-statement
• https://resources.depaul.edu/career-center/resumes-interviews/Pages/personal-statements.aspx
• https://writingcenter.gmu.edu/guides/advice-for-writing-personal-statements
• https://writingcenter.uconn.edu/personal-statements/
• https://knight.as.cornell.edu/writing-resource-personal-statements
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The DMI program requires an application separate from the CCSF admissions process. You must be accepted into the DMI program before you can enroll in DMI courses.

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Preapplication Preparation

It is recommended to meet with a CCSF counselor if you are interested in pursuing diagnostic medical imaging. The counselor can assist in selecting courses that meet the application requirements and will prepare you for the program.

Application Process

• Complete prerequisite courses and GPA requirements as detailed in "Prerequisites Courses and GPA"
• Complete the  Volunteer Hours Verification Form  and prepare answers to the ten Radiography Profession Questions
• Become an official student at CCSF  Steps to Apply to CCSF
• If transferring credits, meet with a counselor to discuss Course Equivalency Forms.  Click here to schedule a counseling appointment.
• If accepted into the program, you will submit official transcripts
• Complete the online application

Application Instructions

• You may begin the online application when it opens
• You may save the online application and then return to it at a later time
• You must submit the online application between July 10th - August 15th
• Applications must be submitted online; no paper applications will be accepted
• Applicants who have submitted an application in previous years and wish to re-apply must submit a new application with all supporting documentation included

Selection Process

• Example: Accepted students who applied in August 2024 will start in Spring 2025 or Fall 2025
• Selection into the Spring or Fall semester is based on lottery rank
• All qualified applicants will have their names entered into the lottery once
• No qualified applicant, under any circumstance, may have their name entered into the lottery more than once
• If accepted into the program, the student must submit official transcripts, complete and pass health requirements, a background check, and a drug screening

Communication

• Communication regarding application status can be sent by e-mail to [email protected]
• All application status correspondence will be through your official CCSF email

Prerequisite Courses to Complete Before Application

These courses must be completed before applying to the program. These courses must be completed within seven years of the application date, with the exception of English. English does not have an expiration date. 

• General College Chemistry (CHEM 101A); or
• Introduction to Medical Chemistry (CHEM 32)
• General Human Anatomy (BIO 108); and
• General Human Physiology (BIO 112)
• Any course that satisfies CCSF GE Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
• Conceptual Physics (PHYC 10 and PHYC 10L); or
• Physics 2 series (PHYC 2A, 2AL, 2B, and 2BL); or
• Physics 4 series (PHYC 4A, 4AL, 4B, 4BL, 4C, and 4CL (4D and 4DL not needed))

Highly Recommended Courses to Complete Before Application

These courses are not required to be completed before applying to the program; however, these courses serve as prerequisites or corequisites to DMI courses as early as the first semester of the program. These courses do not have to be completed within seven years of the application date.

• Must be taken at CCSF
• A CPR license is not a substitute for this requirement
• Satisfies CCSF Health & Wellness Graduation Requirement 
• Prerequisite or corequisite for DMI 52 (first-semester course)
• Prerequisite or corequisite for DMI 51A (second-semester course)
• Prerequisite or corequisite for DMI 50A (first-semester course)
• Prerequisite for DMI 51A (second-semester course)
• Any college-level medical terminology will meet this requirement
• General Psychology (PSYC 1); or
• Applied Psychology (PSYC 26)
• Satisfies CCSF GE Area 4
• Prerequisite or corequisite for DMI 52 (first-semester course)
• Elements of Public Speaking (CMST 1A); or
• Fundamentals of Oral Communication (CMST 12)
• Interpersonal Communication is not an acceptable alternative course
• Satisfies CCSF GE Area 1B
• Prerequisite for DMI 62 (third-semester course)

Academic History

• An overall 2.0 GPA is required for all college courses attempted and listed on your unofficial transcript(s)
• A combined 2.5 GPA is required for all "Prerequisite Courses to Complete Before Application" (except English) attempted within seven years and listed on your unofficial transcript(s)
• Grades of “C-” or lower and "Pass/No Pass" are not acceptable in the prerequisite courses for the program
• Contact a CCSF academic counselor for assistance in requesting course equivalency and/or comparability and to learn about the transcript evaluation submission process
• If you have more than two incomplete grades, withdrawals, and/or repetition of "Prerequisite Courses to Complete Before Application" within the past seven years, explain the reasons for your academic history. This explanation is not a guarantee of admission, however, it will be taken into consideration.
• Any incomplete grades, withdrawals, repetition of "Highly Recommended Courses to Complete Before Application" shall not be counted toward the academic history of more than four incomplete grades, withdrawals, or repetition courses.
• Higher-level courses without a lab do not meet the requirement for Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, and Physics

Course Equivalency Forms

If you took any of the courses listed under "Prerequisite Courses to Complete Before Application" at a college/university other than at CCSF, you may need to submit a Course Equivalency Form with your application.

• If you took any of the courses listed under "Prerequisite Courses to Complete Before Application" at a college/university other than at CCSF, review this Course Equivalency Chart
• If the course you took at another college/university is listed on this page, you do not need to complete or upload a Course Equivalency Form
• Download the Course Equivalency Form
• Fill out the "To be completed by student" section
• Email the Course Equivalency Form and appropriate course description and unofficial transcript to the appropriate CCSF department chair (ex. math course equivalency forms go to CCSF's math department chair)

The Radiologic Science Equivalency Chart helps you assess if credits earned from other college-level, regionally-accredited institutions are transferable to CCSF's DMI Program.

• This guide provides an unofficial transfer evaluation. It does not replace an official transcript evaluation.
• The information in this guide is not comprehensive, as more course equivalencies and institutions are continuously being added.
• After using this guide, meet with a counselor to determine how your transfer credits apply to your degree plan.  Click here to schedule a counseling appointment.

All applicants and hospitals must adhere to the following guidelines.

Volunteering must be completed within seven years of application date

• If the hours are not verifiable or total less than 40, the hours will not be accepted and will cause the applicant to be disqualified
• Ambulatory care settings (clinic), doctor’s offices, veterinary’s offices, etc. are not acceptable
• Hours spent volunteering in healthcare settings other than in a hospital will not be credited towards the prerequisite
• All hours beyond the 40 hours required in radiology can be done anywhere within the hospital system
• Volunteering more than 40 hours in a radiology department will not improve an applicant’s chances of admission to the program

The applicant has two options when completing volunteer hours

• Volunteer 40 hours in general radiography
• General Radiology (Skeletal Radiography, Chest X-Rays, etc.)
• Fluoroscopy (Barium Studies, HSG, VCUG, RUG, etc.)
• Surgery (any surgical procedure)
• Computed Tomography (CT)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Ultrasound (US)
• Bone Densitometry (Dexa)
• Interventional Radiography (IR)

It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact the hospital, schedule the volunteer hours, and complete the requirement.

Suggested hospitals in San Francisco

• Contact: David Poon ( [email protected] )
• UCSF requires completion of Anatomy and Physiology
• Contact: (415) 660-0374
• CPMC requires a minimum of 100 volunteer hours
• Contact: (855) 782-9924
• Contact: (855) 964-1480
• Contact:  [email protected]
• Contact:  [email protected]  
• Phone: (415) 750-2144

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The student technologist must be capable of meeting all the following demands of the job, which are included in the job descriptions of all employers:

Motor Function

• Stand unassisted for long periods of time
• Lift patients on and off the radiographic table independently 80% of the time as well as in and out of hospital beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs
• Lift and handle radiographic accessories and equipment of at least 30 lbs. above head
• Manipulate stationary and mobile radiographic equipment
• Assist personnel and patients in emergency situations

Visual Observation

• Observe and evaluate reasonably, patient's condition using signs and symptoms
• Interpret instrument control panels, technique charts, and other materials for appropriate operation of equipment and patient care
• View and critique radiographs, interpret quality factors, identify anatomy and list technical and procedural components

Hearing Ability

• Normal hearing or have hearing corrected to within normal range when facing patients or with back turned toward patient
• Hear in situations when not able to see lips (i.e., when masks are worn)
• Hear auditory alarms (i.e. monitors, fire alarms)
• Feel vibrations (e.g., palpate pulses)
• Detect temperature (e.g., skin and/or solutions, etc.)
• Feel differences in surface characteristics (e.g., skin, rashes)

Communication Skills

• The student must be able to transfer information by verbal and non-verbal means to personnel and patients
• The student must be able to receive and interpret communication from personnel and patients and adhere to appropriate Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) confidentiality laws
• The student must be computer literate and able to operate a variety of computer programs, instructions, and compile data on a routine basis

Behavioral and Social Skills

• The student's behavioral and social skills must be acceptable within the college and clinical locations

If accepted into the DMI program, the following requirements must be met:

• Physical examination by a physician to determine whether a student meets the physical, mental, and emotional aptitude requirements for a radiologic technologist
• Vaccination proof of COVID-19 (and booster), Tdap, seasonal influenza (flu), and Tuberculin test
• Immunization proof (titer) of Rubeola, Rubella, Mumps, Varicella, and Hepatitis B
• Negative background check
• Negative drug screen

Tuition, health fees, and other general information for CCSF may be obtained from the Registrar’s Office or through Tuition and Fees .

The estimated costs of attending the program are as follows and may change without notice. The estimated costs do not include prerequisite courses needed to complete the General Education requirements for an Associate's degree. 

Transfer and Advanced Placement

Advanced placement in the DMI program is not granted to students transferring from other radiology/medical programs, international graduates, students who were dismissed and reapply, or due to loss of a CRT licensure or ARRT certification. All accepted students must start the program from the beginning.

International Radiographer Training

The City College of San Francisco does not have a curriculum for Radiographers educated in other countries to achieve credentialing in the United States. If you would like information about the programs of this nature, please refer to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists website .

In order to meet national certification requirements, disclosure of all misdemeanor or felony convictions must be made. Any misdemeanor, felony conviction, or positive drug finding may impact the applicant’s ability to attend the clinical education component, complete program requirements, and/or obtain eligibility for certification.

If you have a previous felony or misdemeanor conviction, you must contact the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Ethics Department and request an ethics review.

Steps for Requesting an Ethics Review

• Ethics Review Preapplication - ARRT
• Call (651) 687-0048 ext. 8580

You may still submit an application to the DMI Program while the ARRT ethics investigation is ongoing.

The Radiologic Sciences Department is committed to providing a workplace and an educational environment free of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, threats, or coercion based on a legally protected status. Therefore it is the policy of the Radiologic Sciences Department to provide all persons with equal educational opportunities in all of its programs and activities regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS/HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. This will include anyone perceived as having these characteristics or associated with anyone having these characteristics. The compliance officer for purposes of this policy is the District Title 5/EEO/ADA/ Title IX Compliance Officer, 50 Frida Kahlo Way, B213, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 452-5053.

Further, the Radiologic Sciences Department does not tolerate retaliation against any employee or student for making a valid complaint or charges under the provisions of its nondiscrimination procedures, or for cooperating in an investigation.

The Radiologic Sciences Department complies with all applicable laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, California Government Code Section 11135 et. seq. and all applicable regulations, and with all applicable requirements related to receipt of federal and/or state funds.

The compliance officer/coordinator for purposes of this policy is the District Title 5/EEO/ADA/Title IX Compliance Officer, 50 Frida Kahlo Way, B213, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 452-5053. Information concerning the provisions of the applicable laws and complaint procedures is available from the District Title 5/EEO/ADA/Title IX Compliance Officer.

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in Radiography are designed to promote academic excellence, patient safety, and quality healthcare. The Standards require a program to articulate its purposes; to demonstrate that it has adequate human, physical, and financial resources effectively organized for the accomplishment of its purposes; to document its effectiveness in accomplishing these purposes, and to provide assurance that it can continue to meet accreditation standards. Detailed information about the standards can be found on the JRCERT website .

Standard 1: Accountability, Fair Practices, and Public Information

Standard 2: Institutional Commitment and Resources

Standard 3: Faculty and Staff

Standard 4: Curriculum and Academic Practices

Standard 5: Health and Safety

Standard 6: Programmatic Effectiveness and Assessment: Using Data for Sustained Improvement

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