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If you\u2019re applying to university via UCAS, then your personal statement is one of the most important parts of your application. It\u2019s your opportunity to show why you want to study the course you\u2019re applying for and why you should be accepted onto it.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s important to show enthusiasm for the course and demonstrate you have a genuine interest in the area you want to study. What did you like about it at school? Do you have hobbies or interests outside the classroom that compliment your understanding? Have you read wider than the books your teachers provided? Why have you chosen this subject? When did your interest for it first develop and why? Include information about what drives you to study this area. Your passion for learning the subject needs to jump off the page.<\/p>\n
Make sure your statement is relevant to all the courses you are applying for. If you\u2019re applying to a joint honours course, have you dealt with both subject areas evenly and explained why you want to study both?<\/p>\n
Plan out your statement before writing it and write several versions until you’re happy with it. It\u2019s worth spending this extra time to get it exactly how you want it and to make sure it best describes you.<\/p>\n
Be honest. Don\u2019t lie or exaggerate on your statement. Many universities interview applicants and they will refer to your personal statement. If you can\u2019t back up the claims you make in your statement when in an interview situation, you\u2019ll come across poorly. Be honest and focus on your achievements and reasons for choosing the course.<\/p>\n
Include a balance of academic and non-academic interests, but always remember the skills you\u2019re developing which will boost your statement. If you were part of a sports team, how did it help your teamwork? If you had a part-time job, how did it help your confidence or planning skills? Always relate back the skills you learn from non-academic interests to the skills that will help you with your studies.<\/p>\n
What are your future career plans and how will this course help you achieve those aims? If you don\u2019t have a firm idea of what field you\u2019d like to work in, will your course enable you to experience a \u2018year in industry\u2019 to help you decide what type of work is right for you? If you\u2019re really stuck then focus on the skills the course will teach you, and how you can apply these to different sectors.<\/p>\n
Finish with a summing up paragraph and get someone you trust, like a teacher of family member, to proof read it for you. Take constructive feedback on board, as it will make your statement even better.<\/p>\n
Good luck! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
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