Personal Statement

Yes it is worth mentioning as it shows a variety of skills and characteristics. I mentioned instruments and sports in mine and got interviews everywhere I applied to. As long as it is just a few sentences.

Is it worth including things like that you know how to play an instrument, ran a marathon? (but like I learnt it during school and the marathon)

ditto other poster.

I just did a paragraph after the bulk of my PS on cadets and work, then concluded the PS.

No, never include that drivel unless you are applying to study music (include the former) or sport science (include the latter).

I know, I've been to uni.

I'm not saying you are wrong, but don't you think it makes someone stand out more since they've managed to do these things and keep good grades?

I'm not saying you are wrong, but don't you think it makes someone stand out more since they've managed to do these things and keep good grades?

Yeah include it. I had a short 3 line sentence at the end of mine saying I played an instrument(and skills I'd learnt) and sports I played(and skills I learnt)

Is it worth including things like that you know how to play an instrument, ran a marathon? (but like I learnt it during school and the marathon)

Do you think it had an impact?

I applied for medicine so it was less of a deal, however I know some universities look for people having a life outwith their academic life and as such it will have been looked upon more favourably than someone who was purely academic.
Also yes, pretty sure it did have an impact(I know my friend is having to send proof of some of her non academic achievements)

How about for A-Level to get into colleges?

I've no idea. I guess showing you're a student who can handle many things at once is always going to be seen as a good quality-shows you can have a good work/life balance

So what do you discuss the most, your grades? about you?