1. Personal Statement Workshop
Cork Institute of Technology
Progression Scheme 2018
Personal Statement Workshop
Louise O Callaghan
Projects Officer

2. APPLICANTS MUST
Attain the minimum entry requirements for the course applied for
For students who meet the above Criteria , CIT will select the successful candidates based on:
Application Form;
School Reference;
Personal Statement .

3. Personal Statement Point 1
The reason why you wish to go to CIT
Why CIT?
What do you know about CIT that attracts you?
What progression routes are there?
Is it the clubs/societies/facilities/friendly lecturers?
The way the year is broken into semester?
Give this some thought
Look at CIT website and handbook

4. Personal Statement Point 2
Your reasons for choosing the course/s listed on CAO form
Why this course/s?
What is it about the course you think you will like?
Have you a flair for certain subjects that are related to the course?
Do you know what job prospects there are after graduation

5. Personal Statement Point 3
Your personal strengths and experiences which you believe will help you to enjoy and succeed in your chosen course in CIT
Are you motivated?
Are you committed?
Do you enjoy a challenge?
Do you like to try new things?

6. Personal Statement Point 4
Details of part time work , placement or voluntarily work, especially if it is relevant to your choice of course
Do you have a part time job?
Do you work a few hours volunteering in the local club, charity shop, helping out neighbours?
What work experience have you done during school?

7. Personal Statement Point 5
Social , sporting and other interests and activities
What are you hobbies?
Do you take part in a regular activity (team or individual)
Do you play music?
Do you go to youth club?
Have you taken part in school activities/competitions?

8. Personal Statement Point 6
Any further information that would support this application
Were you a mentor/prefect/buddy in school?
Did you win a student achievement award?
Did you take part in the Gaisce challenge?
Do you have any other achievement/certificate e.g. ECDL…….

9. CONTACT DETAILS
Louise O Callaghan
Access Office
Cork Institute of Technology
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