Wondering How to Write a Personal Statement? Here Are Some Tips to Get You Started:

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Start Early – It might just be the early start that helps you formulate your essay, making sure nothing is left out. Bear in mind the character limit of 4000. This is roughly 1 side of an A4 page typed so be choosy with what you put in. An early start will ensure that you have successfully included and edited relevant information, had time to perfect the draft and proofread it before UCAS deadline.

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Format – Follow the general rule of dividing the paragraphs into Introduction, Main Body and Conclusion. Introduction should show your enthusiasm and passion for the subject. Main body should highlight with examples your transferable skills and scholastic/non-scholastic attributes. Conclusion should justify why you would be suited to your chosen area of study and your understanding of the courses.

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Authenticity – Be honest. Do not exaggerate your experiences or work and do not copy segments from samples as this will be apparent when your statement is analysed. To show your dedication to your chosen subject, highlight relevant real-life experiences or observation that you have undertaken.

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Substantiate – Be sure to mention examples to back up your transferable skills. Instead of specifying the company or institution name where you have learnt the skill, mention an example of a time where you were able to develop or utilise said skill. Remember, you have the same personal statement for all the universities you have chosen so keep the content general enough to be relevant to chosen courses.