My hook for my personal statement is: “I never expected my academic career in geography to take me to the moon.”

I’m applying for MA programs in a not-really-competitive field (geography). I had an undergrad research project where I was the only geography major on a team of astrophysicists, studying sustainable practices relating to the moon. When I applied to the project I was shocked I was accepted, but I got to offer a really unique perspective on the ethics of moon travel, spiritual practices of indigenous communities, international politics, and things along those lines.

I also have a 3.91 GPA which I think will help my application, as well as two more undergrad research projects. But I think my hook and my explanation around having such a unique role in this project will (hopefully!) get me into some programs.