English Literature Personal Statement

hey!! i think i can help haha i’ve also applied for english but i applied in october so i received most of my offers. i included 2/3 books in mine and analysed them briefly but mainly included my thoughts and why i found it interesting. i think when you mention the books mention why they’re interesting to you, for example what is it about the imagery or use of x and z that makes you feel this way. that way you also analyse it but also include your own thoughts so they can see a bit about how you view things. what else have you included apart from books?

thanks for your help!! i’ve written a bit about work experience, hobbies such as music and creative writing, visiting landmarks to do with literature and a tiny bit about working on my gap year. it takes up about 1000 characters all together

that sounds really good! where did you apply to?

thanks!! i’m deciding between kingston and northampton for my first choice. how about you?

awesome i hope you get in! i applied to kcl, cambridge, york, sheffield and bristol

I’m in the process of my final draft for my English lit personal statement but am getting worried that i’ve made it too academic. Most websites advised to talk largely about a variety of books you’ve read and analyse them so nearly 3/4 of my ps is this. i’m worried now that this is too much and i won’t be selling myself personally enough. will this be ok or is there any tricks i should add into these paragraphs to make sure the personal statement still revolves around me and selling myself?