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So, I still haven't written my first draft... HELP

So, I am not going to blame anyone for it because lmao I kinda died under the stress of revising for *****y October mocks and gave up on writing my first draft. I want to study Psychology but I have no clue on how to or even where to start with. I haven't read any books either... I am in need of help.
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Literally me
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I've applied for Psychology as well (sent my application off nearly a month ago) so I can offer some advise. Talk about why you want to study the subject, what areas of psychology you like, if you have any favourite approaches etc. What A-Levels do you do, how do the skills from your subjects prepare you for the course? Have you done any work experience, volunteering or other extra-curricular activities and if so how have they prepared you for undergraduate study (team work, time management etc.) Hope this helps for writing a first draft.
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Original post by T.J.A
I've applied for Psychology as well (sent my application off nearly a month ago) so I can offer some advise. Talk about why you want to study the subject, what areas of psychology you like, if you have any favourite approaches etc. What A-Levels do you do, how do the skills from your subjects prepare you for the course? Have you done any work experience, volunteering or other extra-curricular activities and if so how have they prepared you for undergraduate study (team work, time management etc.) Hope this helps for writing a first draft.


Thank you sooo much this actually gave me an idea of what I should include, and it's great that you've sent your application early. Have you gotten any offers?
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Thank you sooo much this actually gave me an idea of what I should include, and it's great that you've sent your application early. Have you gotten any offers?


I've heard back from 3 of my choices so far. Glad I could help, feel free to send me a message if I can help in the future. Where are you thinking of applying?
I am also applying for Psychology - do everything T.J.A said, plus your future ambitions at the end if you know what you want to do!
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Original post by T.J.A
I've heard back from 3 of my choices so far. Glad I could help, feel free to send me a message if I can help in the future. Where are you thinking of applying?


That's great news! I am still not sure on where to apply... this is all sooooo quick I'm worried of not getting it done on time :/
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I am also applying for Psychology - do everything T.J.A said, plus your future ambitions at the end if you know what you want to do!


Thank you soo much and good luck with your application !
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Thank you soo much and good luck with your application !

Thanks! I have had 2 offers so far.

Do you know what you want to do with your psychology degree? Are there any areas you want to specialise in?
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I am also applying for Psychology - do everything T.J.A said, plus your future ambitions at the end if you know what you want to do!

Can't believe I forgot future career plans, thanks. Where have you applied/planning to apply?
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Original post by studyr
That's great news! I am still not sure on where to apply... this is all sooooo quick I'm worried of not getting it done on time :/

Yeah, it does feel like it goes quick. Though you have quite a lot of time (just under 2 months) so I wouldn't worry. Good luck :smile:
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Original post by T.J.A
Yeah, it does feel like it goes quick. Though you have quite a lot of time (just under 2 months) so I wouldn't worry. Good luck :smile:


Thank youu and good luck with your 2 other offers ! :smile:
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Can't believe I forgot future career plans, thanks. Where have you applied/planning to apply?

I'm planning to do a Masters or PhD in Forensic Psychology, so my options are:

Exeter - Psychology
Nottingham - Psychology
Southampton - Psychology with Criminology
Royal Holloway - Psychology with Criminology (conditional offer)
Portsmouth - Forensic Psychology (conditional offer)

I'm predicted A*AB, I chose these unis over a few higher ones because the courses appealed to me.
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I'm planning to do a Masters or PhD in Forensic Psychology, so my options are:

Exeter - Psychology
Nottingham - Psychology
Southampton - Psychology with Criminology
Royal Holloway - Psychology with Criminology (conditional offer)
Portsmouth - Forensic Psychology (conditional offer)

I'm predicted A*AB, I chose these unis over a few higher ones because the courses appealed to me.

Fair, I've applied to Exeter as well, are you applying for their normal 3 year course?
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Fair, I've applied to Exeter as well, are you applying for their normal 3 year course?

Yeah, their applied course is no longer BPS accredited so it wouldn't allow me to do a masters.
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Yeah, their applied course is no longer BPS accredited so it wouldn't allow me to do a masters.


Fair enough, well good luck with your application.
It’s fine. Just start now by doing a template or bullet points of what u want to add. Just start somewhere. Doesn’t have to be perfect first try. Leave blanks. Thesaurus becomes your best friend. I did my medicine personal statement in less than a month last year and it turned out ok

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