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2. WORKSHOP: Как да напишем впечатляващ Personal Statement
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WORKSHOP: Как да напишем впечатляващ Personal Statement

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Ще си говорим по следните теми:
1) Какво представлява Personal Statement? Каква е разликата с Motivation Letter.
2) Що е то Similarity Report на UCAS?
3) Структура на Personal Statement. Какво очакват от вас Admission Tutors?
4) Какво да включим в Personal Statement и какво не.
5) Инструменти за написване на Personal Statement.
6) Примери за успешни Personal Statement-и.
7) Напишете първи вариант на своя Personal Statement.

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Какво представлява Personal Statement? Каква е разликата с Motivation Letter.
Personal Statement = Personal Essay
The personal essay is also one of the most popular forms of creative nonfiction. A personal essay can be based on a personal experience that results in a lesson that you learn. A personal essay can also be a personal opinion about a topic or issue that is important to you.
Motivation Letter=Letter
A cover letter, covering letter, motivation letter, motivational letter or a letter of motivation is a letter of introduction attached to, or accompanying another document such as a résumé or curriculum vitae.
When it comes to motivation letters, they are usually used for non-job applications and there you can state your purpose but still keep some sense of personal motivation. Cover letters should be more related to professional and job applications, and they usually accompany your CV - by highlighting the most important job-related references.

5. Що е то Similarity Report на UCAS?
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Що е то Similarity Report на UCAS?
There are some example personal statements on the internet that have been used by applicants, in some cases word for word. The service we use, called Copycatch, finds statements that show similarity, works out how much of the statement may have been copied, and reports the findings.
What the Similarity Detection Service does.
Each personal statement is checked against:
 a library of personal statements previously submitted to UCAS
 sample statements collected from a variety of websites
 other sources including paper publications
Each personal statement received at UCAS is added to the library of statements after it has
been processed.
What happens if a personal statement has similarities?
 Any statements showing a level of similarity of 10% or more are reviewed by members
of the UCAS Similarity Detection Service Team.
 Applicants, universities and colleges are notified at the same time by when an
application has similarities confirmed.
 Admissions tutors at individual universities and colleges decide what action, if any, to
take regarding reported cases.

6. Що е то Similarity Report на UCAS?
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Що е то Similarity Report на UCAS?
Eliminated words
The Copycatch process ignores commonly used words that many applicants use in their statements such as 'and', 'so' and 'with'. Copycatch also ignores a selection of commonly used words and phrases including 'Duke of Edinburgh' and 'football'.
Notification that a report has been sent to the universities and colleges
If Copycatch finds a significant level of similarity in your personal statement and the Verification staff at UCAS decide to inform the institutions you have applied to, we will let you know by (if you have a verified address). This includes instructions on how you can view what Copycatch has found in Track, and gives you a link to frequently asked questions for further advice and guidance.
The report sent to you is identical to the report sent to the institutions. It displays your personal statement marked up to identify sentences similar to others in the Copycatch system.

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Структура на Personal Statement.
ВАЖНО
Although you can apply for up to five courses via the UCAS form you only write ONE personal statement.
Your statement can be up to 4,000 characters (around 700 words) or 47 lines of text (including spaces and blank lines), whichever comes first. You do not have to use all of the allocated space.
You do not have to write your statement all at once. You can save and preview it as you go along.
When you save your statement, you will be told how many characters are still available or if you have used too many.
Use a formal tone, stay relevant and be positive
As you have to pack all this information into a relatively short statement, it is essential to avoid the superfluous or, as I like to call it, the 'fluff'. If a sentence sounds pretty but doesn’t give the reader information, remove it. In addition, the tone should be formal and you should not use contractions, slang or jokes;  remember, the statement will be read by academics – often leaders in their field.
СТРУКТУРА
The easiest way is to use the following 5 section structure to put your personal statement together .
Section 1: Why
As already highlighted, the opening statement/sentence may well be one of your shortest, but it will certainly be one of the most important on your statement.
You must demonstrate that you have thought thoroughly about the suitability of the course and that you understand what particular courses are offering. Show the admissions tutor that this is the course for you.

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Структура на Personal Statement.
Section 2: What
What have you done to demonstrate your passionate interest in the course subject? (You may find it appropriate to refer to specific work experiences, courses etc. you may have done/been on here).
Section 3: Academic
How do your academic subjects (да се разбира Профилиращи предмети, НО ако има изучаван предмет в пряка зависимост на желаната специалност - СЪЩО) relate to your chosen course?
What skills have you developed as a result of studying these that will be key skills in your chosen area of study?
Section 4: Work Experience/Interests & Sports
What have you learned from your work experience or activities you have been involved in that are relevant to your chosen course and university life in general?
Section 5: Conclusion/Summation
What statement can you make to sum-up or evaluate all of the information you have presented that gives your personal statement a sense of completion?
Remember that the conclusion is the last impression you make on the admissions tutor and therefore psychologically is very powerful.

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Структура на Personal Statement.
Какво очакват от вас Admission Tutors?
“Sound reasons for choosing the subject are normally the most important aspect of the statement.” (Manchester University)
“How is your interest in the subject expressed outside the classroom?” (University of Cambridge)
“Your personal statement is primarily an academic statement, and you must target it very directly towards the subject in which you are interested.” (University of Durham)
“Admissions tutors are always impressed by applicants who have ‘breadth’. Try to show that you have an appreciation of current affairs in your chosen field of study.” (Queen Mary, University of London)
"I would suggest that all students incorporate into their statement why they wish to study law and to try to evidence how they have gone about deciding upon this as a chosen course of study, e.g. work experience, reading about the subject, etc."(Univerity of Leicester)
“We typically say that about per cent should be related to your academic study and interest in the course and for per cent to be related to non-academic life. Extra-curricular activities, including work experience, are only considered in so far as they help demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria for your chosen course subject.”( University of Oxford)

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Какво да включим в Personal Statement и какво не? Do
Ensure it is well written with correct grammar and spelling.
Create a clear structure to your work to enable the reader to easily follow your argument
Explain why you want to dedicate yourself to the study of your chosen topic. Tutors want to know if you would be a valuable addition to their classroom.
Show how you've pursued your interest outside the school/college syllabus
Use examples from your own personal experiences to illustrate your skills. You may be asked about your examples if you are interviewed.
Liaise with the teacher who is writing your reference so that your work compliments one another.
Mention issues that you think an admissions tutor needs to take into consideration when assessing your application (e.g. long breaks from study, serious illness, or other major difficulties that may have affected your grades).
Be original but not too quirky: You want to stand out for the right reasons!

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Какво да включим в Personal Statement и какво не?
Don't
Provide lists of things without explaining why they are relevant.
Submit a single block of text as that can make your work difficult to read.
Define the subject. Rather show what you understand and find interesting about it.
Use quotes or examples you found online. Every year admissions tutors see recycled ideas that are remarkably similar to several other applicants.
Plagiarise. Anti-plagiarism software goes through every UCAS application and universities will be alerted if plagiarism is suspected and have the right to reject your application.
Refer to particular universities or courses by name as each tutor will think that your preferred option is theirs unless you indicate otherwise!
Use overly gushy language. Be enthusiastic rather than sycophantic.

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Инструменти за написване на Personal Statement
1. Източници на реални творби: Studential.com
Повече от 1800 стейтмънта, по предмети.
My greatest achievement to date was when I was appointed head of the 6th form Management committee. I have turned it from a minor committee to a thriving active part of my school. Whilst maintaining the balance
between academic and extra-curricular pursuits I have used my initiative in starting and managing the ‘Cafe’ at my school to raise funds for any 6th form investments. Having planned this project from the outset, I have learnt how to analyse problems and come up with solutions whilst meeting deadlines and executing a basic business
strategy. These formal positions have taught me vital life skills such as leadership, planning, working with others in a team, and delegation. It has given me my first taste in managing a business, and I am eager to learn more.
After a lot of research into many careers and thorough background reading such as "The Irrational Economist", I realized a career in business is something I would like to pursue. Having observed the rapid changes in global economics, and the way firms react has inspired me to take this knowledge further. My enthusiasm for business
has always been in its management: the fine art of ensuring that a set of high quality cogs create a functioning timepiece.
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Инструменти за написване на Personal Statement
1. Източници на реални творби: Studential.com
Повече от 1800 стейтмънта, по предмети.
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When choosing my A level subjects I took into consideration which transferable skills would be of use whilst pursuing a business based degree. I took the highly analytical subject Economics due to its relevance to the current climate in the business world as well as to train me in writing focused persuasive essays. Not only has my study
of critical thinking supported this, but it has taught me how to critique the arguments of others. Further Mathematics has taught me how to analyse problems and to interpret information. My study of Biology provides me with the logical mindset required to approach any subject which will no doubt be helpful in studying for my chosen
degree. Finally, in studying AS level Religious Studies during my free time, I learned valuable lessons, in philosophy and ethics as well as working independently whilst exercising well developed time management.
As well as my schoolwork I take part in many extra-curricular activities; I am currently head of my local youth group, where I have learnt how to take control and organise different activities. I have always been interested in the wellbeing of others and have taken part in voluntary work. I enjoy my volunteer work at Childline, as it gives
me a sense of purpose and achievement, whilst enabling me to communicate in an empathic and systematic manner. Not only has it taught me to be a team player but also some key skills of how to be a leader, such as how to listen to people’s problems and remain uninvolved, and follow certain guidelines on how to deal with a situation. My communication skills are further supported by my work in speech and drama, when I have both delivered and judged speeches and debates, teaching me how to assess objectively and give constructive and positive feedback.

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Инструменти за написване на Personal Statement
1. Източници на реални творби: Studential.com
Повече от 1800 стейтмънта, по предмети.
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I understand that a business based degree is a highly demanding course and needs dedication and hard work. I have taken up activities which involve these attributes; karate is a sport which I enjoy and its basic principles of motivation and hard work are qualities I value. I have also taken up ballet and modern dance, Duke of Edinburgh, drama and piano; reinforcing discipline, dedication and performance skills.
A business based degree is exceptionally diverse and can lead to many opportunities; I will thrive on studying its many depths and breadths.
At present I have only just ventured into the business world and I am eager to learn more. Potentially I would like to set up my own business in the future and a business based degree will aid me. I see myself as a very capable and enthusiastic person who will grasp this challenging degree with both hands to further my academic potential
and become an asset to your university.
Profile info
This personal statement was written by sravyaba for application in 2012.
sravyaba's university choices
Cardiff University
The University of Kent
Oxford Brookes University
Nottingham Trent University
The University of Nottingham

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Инструменти за написване на Personal Statement
2. UCAS Personal Statement Tool
Our new personal statement tool will help your students think about what to include in their personal statement, and how to structure it. It also counts how many characters they’ve used, so it’s easy to see when they’re close to that 4,000 character limit.

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Как да напишем впечатляващ Personal Statement?
Като напишете такъв Personal Statement, от който "надничат"
вашата същност/личност, амбиции и качества .
ВЪПРОСИ?

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Примери за успешни Personal Statement-и.
Моля, разгледайте приложените Personal Statement-и на наши кандидат-студенти, успешно приети в ТОП 20 Британски университета.
Напишете първи вариант на своя Personal Statement.
Моля, попълнете приложената БЛАНКА.
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В тази връзка, моля попълнете име и . Пишете четливо!
2. Всеки от вас ще получи линк към тази презентация.