I know I have to write a personal statement for graduate school. I’m applying for the pathology department.

My question is, what do I say? What do I write about? I have no clue what they are looking for. I don’t have the best grades, but it’s not because I’m a slacker and that I don’t study, it’s because I’m a horrible test taker and have very bad anxiety. Should I mention that, and if so, how?

I also don’t have a lot of research experience because I’ve had to transfer to three different schools due to my dad’s job. Do you think that this will effect me terribly in getting accepted into graduate school.

I know that grades are a big thing in determining if I get accepted into graduate school. I’m really stressed out that no one will accept me. I want my personal statement to let the admissions people know that I’m smart, and hardworking and that my grades do not reflect that. I don’t want to say that, but I want to imply it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!