1. Writing the Personal Statement
UCAS
Writing the Personal Statement

4. What does BBBB mean?

6. £13 / £24
DHH writes reference – information and predicted grades gathered from subject teachers

7. A Guide to writing the Personal Statement
choice of course
work experience
school experience
interests and experience outside school
sporting involvement
concluding statement
4,000 characters or 47 lines of text (including spaces and blank lines)

8. Choice of Course Economics
Reason (Page 2)
Explanation (Page 3)
Enjoy the subject
Combine theory with practical application
2. Look forward to studying in greater depth
3. Attended conference
Practice sentences:

9. Writing about your choice of course
"Having thoroughly enjoyed the academic study of ‘A' level Economics and Mathematics I have chosen a degree that will enable me to pursue my interest in Economics in even greater depth. Attending a specialist Economics conference in London broadened my knowledge of the subject and it should prove useful during my Economics degree."

10. Writing about your choice of course
Reference to school
Reason for studying degree
“Having thoroughly enjoyed the academic study of ‘A' level Economics and Mathematics I have chosen a degree that will enable me to pursue my interest in Economics in even greater depth. Attending a specialist Economics conference in London broadened my knowledge of the subject and it should prove useful during my Economics degree."
Wider experience

11. Experience
Relevance
Skills

12. Writing about your work experience
"Work experience as a clerical assistant in a busy office enabled me to develop a number of important skills. Working in a small team ensured that I was able to listen carefully to others and work co- operatively with a variety of different people. In addition, at certain times I had to work independently which allowed me to use my own initiative. Such skills will prove extremely useful on my Business Studies degree."

13. Writing about your work experience
Skills
"Work experience as a clerical assistant in a busy office enabled me to develop a number of important skills. Working in a small team ensured that I was able to listen carefully to others and work co-operatively with a variety of different people. In addition, at certain times I had to work independently which allowed me to use my own initiative. Such skills will prove extremely useful on my Business Studies degree."
Relevance

14. Final Check – ‘MACK’ (Stirling University)
Maturity – has the applicant shown personal readiness for University?
Ability – has the applicant attained the academic grades for the course and have they demonstrated the skills required?
Commitment – has the applicant demonstrated a history of sticking to a task?
Knowledge – does the applicant have an understanding of what lies ahead?

15. Maturity Able to take personal responsibility for learning
Adapt to teaching and learning provision
Self-confidence and self-discipline
Cope with pressure
Positive influence on others

16. Ability Knowledge and understanding of pre-requisite materials
Necessary study and assessment skills
Apply analytical and transferrable skills

17. Commitment Personal commitment to study for degree
Able to stick to task and not give up
Prepared to work hard

18. Knowledge What the degree involves What the institution provides
Demonstrate interest in subject
Realistic view of where degree leads