<p>is it optional to submit a personal statement? i think it is...the app was just a little confusing. also, how diverse is loyola...racially, religion wise, culturally...etc</p>
<p>Hi! I was accepted last month and visited last week. You don’t need a personal statement-- the only essay i submitted was a creative essay from my english class. It is one of the more diverse jesuit schools (I also visited Marquette and slu on that same trip)-- I am Jewish and visited Loyola’s hillel (jewish student group) They have a very active group of jewish students who have a lot in common! It’s really nice to see such a diverse school!</p>