Any Questions on how to do a good Economics Personal Statement?

hey,
i was wondering if the top 5 uni's perfer students with "work exp", ie- is it absolutely imperative to have in order to gain acceptance? because where I live, there's not much scope for internships/work exp. for high school students.
I do have plenty of extra-curriculars though, would that suffice?
please help!

Reply 381

Greg.

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zomgleh

hey,
i was wondering if the top 5 uni's perfer students with "work exp", ie- is it absolutely imperative to have in order to gain acceptance? because where I live, there's not much scope for internships/work exp. for high school students.
I do have plenty of extra-curriculars though, would that suffice?
please help!

No work experience needed, so don't worry. Economics is not finance, and although it can be helpful if you can relate your work experience to economics, you are not expected to have it. I live somewhere where there is hardly any scope for work experience too, the local economy is a post office and hairdressers in the village I live in. :biggrin:

Reply 382

FelicityEllen

I want to know how, step by step, to refer to a book in your PS..

For example,

Name, by Author. What its about. What I have learned. What I think.

Something like that?

PLEASE HELP MEE :'(

Reply 383

Greg.

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FelicityEllen

I want to know how, step by step, to refer to a book in your PS..

For example,

Name, by Author. What its about. What I have learned. What I think.

Something like that?

PLEASE HELP MEE :'(

Say name of book, then author and then to quote the first post:

i) stating the idea (1 or 2 sentences)
ii) giving your reaction: feelings and thoughts (1 or 2 sentences)
Another format would be:
i) give a common sense idea (or old economic) idea
ii) give an economic (or new economic) idea
iii)Give your reaction.

Reply 384

FelicityEllen

Greg.

Say name of book, then author and then to quote the first post:

:smile:

Brilliant

I owe you a world of thanks!

Nice to know i'm going about this the right way :biggrin:

Reply 385

Greg.

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FelicityEllen

Brilliant

I owe you a world of thanks!

Nice to know i'm going about this the right way :biggrin:

No worries. Good luck with your personal statement. :smile:

Reply 386

shs9001

I'm applying for economics and was wondering if it would be too critical of me to mention in my PS, that I think the BoE aren't trying hard enough to fix the recession and I gave a valid reason why.

What do you guys think?

Reply 387

Greg.

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shs9001

I'm applying for economics and was wondering if it would be too critical of me to mention in my PS, that I think the BoE aren't trying hard enough to fix the recession and I gave a valid reason why.

What do you guys think?

I think if you were able to properly explain why you have that viewpoint then it certainly would be fine to put in. Just make sure you explain why to ensure it's not just a normative statement.

Reply 388

rjamerson

Hi. So if you recommend I don't mention my A-Level subjects, how can I clearly get across the idea that I am strong mathematically without an explicit reference. My teacher told me it was worth mentioning that Maths and Physics will help me when it comes to the more mathematical approach to Economics at degree level

Reply 389

c0nfus3d

is it worth mentioning that i took business studies because economics was not offered at my 6th form?
quote me please! :smile:

Reply 390

Greg.

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c0nfus3d

is it worth mentioning that i took business studies because economics was not offered at my 6th form?
quote me please! :smile:

Probably better to get that mentioned in your reference I think.

Reply 391

c0nfus3d

Greg.

Probably better to get that mentioned in your reference I think.

thanks

what skills in business studies would be useful in economics?

Reply 392

goldsilvy

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c0nfus3d

is it worth mentioning that i took business studies because economics was not offered at my 6th form?
quote me please! :smile:

Tell your referee to mention that in your reference.

Reply 393

c0nfus3d

goldsilvy

Tell your referee to mention that in your reference.

okie dokie :smile:

Reply 394

JayAyy

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c0nfus3d

thanks

what skills in business studies would be useful in economics?

Depends on the person. What skills did YOU develop?

Reply 395

Paulwhy

OP

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shs9001

I'm applying for economics and was wondering if it would be too critical of me to mention in my PS, that I think the BoE aren't trying hard enough to fix the recession and I gave a valid reason why.

What do you guys think?

Does not sound great to me:
i) you want to avoid writing an economics essay
ii) a PS should primarily be about you not the BoE.
iii) Not sure you will be able in a few sentences to make your case properly.

Reply 396

robbiee

Would saying that I read the Financial Times (which is true) and say that I worked in an investment firm and learn loads of finance related stuff be appropriate for a Bsc Econ?
I mean, it's all true, but will it hurt?
I'm also focusing on my interest on political economy. Is it bad for my PS?

Reply 397

Paulwhy

OP

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robbiee

Would saying that I read the Financial Times (which is true) and say that I worked in an investment firm and learn loads of finance related stuff be appropriate for a Bsc Econ?
I mean, it's all true, but will it hurt?