"From a young age I have always been..." What not to write in your PS

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No. I used a unique opening statement which contradicts my degree choice, basically asking rhetorically which subject I should study in my degree. I then stated that I was previously unsure of the answer and explained why I'd come to realise that the correct course of action was to abandon the question entirely and take both subjects.

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Jassy16

I came across this once:

"I would describe myself as a T-shaped individual; someone with a deep passion for microbiology with other interests spanning out from microbiology"

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BryRow98

Original post by Aceadria

God, that sounds like fun!

I still want to be a zookeeper..

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Alice__90

None of these in mine either. To be fair I had to write a REALLY badass personal statement because I had little in the way of education past GCSEs. Got into uni based on "outstanding non academic achievements" :biggrin:

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KaylaB

Original post by Carnationlilyrose

Also, it's not a good idea to include that anecdote about setting fire to your pyjamas at the age of eight...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/6426945.stm

Unless you're applying for BA Fire-starting, in which case they'll be impressed with your interest in arson from a young age!

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DanielSingleton

I'm surprised I ever got into University, my personal statement must have been pretty unique in terms of its introduction.

My entire first paragraph was a recounting of what a lazy, uninspired and poor student I had been during my time at school (I'm deadly serious!). True, I was just trying to set the scene, to demonstrate how I had matured in my older years and how I'd grown into a suitable applicant. However, looking back, I cannot believe I ever took that gamble.

Still I must have done something right, I received offers from three of my five choices, and that was without a single UCAS point to my name!

Reply 46

Platopus

Thankfully I didn't use any of those!

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soIiIoquy

probably used like 5 of them hahaha

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username2371841

my ps

i wanna be a _ because the money is good and...thats it tbh what else you want mate

Great thred

Original post by She-Ra

UCAS have shared the top 10 phrases used in personal statements....

What's happened to that quote from Coco Chanel that's usually in this list?

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She-Ra

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Original post by nulli tertius

What's happened to that quote from Coco Chanel that's usually in this list?

Have the kids forgotten Coco?!! :facepalm:

Are you thinking of this one?

"Success is often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable"

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nulli tertius

Original post by She-Ra

Have the kids forgotten Coco?!! :facepalm:

Are you thinking of this one?

"Success is often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable"

No it is something about fashion being more than about clothes but being about life.

Reply 53

Carnationlilyrose

Original post by She-Ra

Have the kids forgotten Coco?!! :facepalm:

Are you thinking of this one?

"Success is often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable"

I was assuming, 'You go, Glen Coco!'

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She-Ra

Universities Forum Helper

Original post by nulli tertius

No it is something about fashion being more than about clothes but being about life.

Fashion changes but style endures....

A woman can be overdressed but never over elegant.....

Am I any warmer?

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She-Ra

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Original post by Carnationlilyrose

I was assuming, 'You go, Glen Coco!'

Incoming......

CLR with the Mean Girls quote.... :rofl:

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nulli tertius

Original post by She-Ra

Fashion changes but style endures....

A woman can be overdressed but never over elegant.....

Am I any warmer?

Found it

"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening."