Personal statements. Contents The big picture Why is the personal statement important? Structure Four key paragraphs Top tips Review.

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Personal statements

Contents The big picture Why is the personal statement important? Structure Four key paragraphs Top tips Review

The big picture UCAS application form (deadline 15 January) Five choices on the form Personal statement Reference from your tutor Interview (not for all courses) Portfolio/Audition – where appropriate

Why is the statement important? Carries a lot of weight with universities Demonstrates your reasons for applying Is the first and often only chance to ‘sell yourself’ to your university choices Gives a flavour of you Opportunity to create a good impression to Admissions Tutors

Structure Construct the personal statement through key paragraphs Keep sentences short and to the point Brainstorm ideas Write a draft version and condense it afterwards Do not make it specific to one university

Paragraph 1 Explain your choice of subject Outline why you are interested in the subject(s). Why does the content/ structure of the course appeal to you? Does your current study have relevance to your subject choices? Demonstrates that you are well motivated and enthusiastic about your chosen subject area

Paragraph 2 Describe your suitability What transferable skills have you gained from your current study? How are these relevant to your chosen degree subject? Unsure? Check out course entry profiles (EP’s) at Has this study sparked your interest or affected your course choices at HE level? What have you particularly enjoyed?

Paragraph 3 Longer - term career objectives Even if these are broad, include an outline of the field in which you hope to work Detail any work experience, placement or voluntary work, particularly if relevant to your subject choices Identify additional skills that you have gained through part time/ voluntary work

Paragraph 4 The person behind the form Describe yourself to Admissions Tutors – your skills, strengths and personality- don’t just list points Outline your academic/social achievements Describe your sporting and leisure interests Are you planning a gap year? If so, what are you planning to do?

Top Tips Accuracy – spelling and grammar Attention to detail Ensure that it is all your own work, UCAS do check each statement for plagiarism Use entry profiles (EPs) if you are unsure what to include Don’t repeat yourself Use positive and enthusiastic language Give examples Ask for help with editing/redrafting

Review Explain your choice of subject Describe your suitability Longer term career objectives The person behind the form Take your time Make a start!