‘Making the best of your university application – How to write a Personal Statement’

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‘Making the best of your university application – How to write a Personal Statement’

‘a brief and focused summary about your career or research goals, and is required for applications to universities, colleges, and jobs.’ A personal statement is

Courses are increasingly competitive It prepares you for future job applications Not all universities interview They want to know all about you Your opportunity to sell yourself They are important because

Work experience Voluntary experience Skills Academic Achievements Clubs & Societies Duke of Edinburgh Award Careers Students’ Union Interest in course Discovery Days Personal experiences Travel Hobbies Our list - Good

Irrelevant sob stories Personal weaknesses Spelling mistakes Don’t repeat yourself Bad grammar Waffle Swearing Indecisiveness Lies Excuses “Ever since I was…” Too much Too little Abbreviations…lol! Smileys Our list - Bad

The top 10 most overused personal statement opening sentences are… 1. I am currently studying a BTEC National Diploma in... (464 times) 2. From a young age I have always been interested in... (309 times) 3. From an early age I have always been interested in... (292 times) 4. Nursing is a very challenging and demanding career... (275 times) 5. For as long as I can remember I have been fascinated with... (196 times)

Continued "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only”... (189 times) 7. Nursing is a profession I have always looked upon with... (178 times) 8. For as long as I can remember I have been interested in... (166 times) 9. I am an International Academy student and have been studying since... (141 times) 10. Academically, I have always been a very determined and... (138 times) The Telegraph (2012)

How to Structure a Personal Statement Your goal of going to university and closing comment Interests outside of school and responsibilities Work experience and things you have done in school/college What you have done related to my subject which wasn't on the UCAS form Introduction to the subject, the parts you’re interested in and why

Summary A personal statement SHOULD: Be concise, original work, relevant to the course, checked for spelling & grammar, and should include experience & achievements

After Today Start to think about things you can put in your personal statement Make a note of things to include Look at different examples Do some research on the course you are interested in Speak to admissions tutors