Is my Personal Statement too short?
So the first draft for my personal statement is 2716 characters and i could probably get up to 3000 characters but I haven't done much for extracurriculars or super curricular so I feel like my PS will be shorter than it should be. Does that matter? Cause I really don't know what else I could add, I'm literally grasping at straws here.
(edited 7 months ago)
What course are you applying for?
Original post by LeapingLucy
What course are you applying for?
I am applying for diagnostic Radiography. But it doesn't matter anymore, cause somehow I'm at more than 3800 characters now. I guess I was worrying for no reason. I'm still kind of worried because I feel like the personal statement is really important for this course.
(edited 7 months ago)
Original post by Sanji.m
I am applying for diagnostic Radiography. But it doesn't matter anymore, cause somehow I'm at more than 3800 characters now. I guess I was worrying for no reason. I'm still kind of worried because I feel like the personal statement is really important for this course.
For a DR course you need to talk about your shadowing experience and work/volunteering experience and relate them to the NHS values and 6 Cs.
For vocational subjects, follow the advice below quoted from this thread:
Introduction - You should briefly outline why you want to become whatever it is you are applying for (so a doctor/dentist/nurse etc.). You don't need to demonstrate skills or list experiences at this stage.
Section 1 - This should discuss your shadowing experience, to show that you have a realistic view of what you are applying for. The best way to do this is to discuss what you learned from your shadowing about the role - such as the skills and qualities that are required.
Section 2 - This section should discuss your work experience/volunteering, to show that you have a good potential to do the job, by showing that you have the correct skills and qualities.
Section 3 - You can briefly (if you have space) talk about academic interests, such as a talk/research article you have read in a related area that you found interesting. This section should take a low priority, however.
Section 4 - Include hobbies and extra-curricular activities in a paragraph that you haven't mentioned previously. For example, you may talk about hobbies you use to unwind.
Conclusion - The conclusion should be brief (1-2 sentences) but should summarise and reiterate your interest in the role and your aptitude and skill for it. You could (if relevant) add longer-term aspirations (e.g. what specialism you would like to go into), but it is not necessary.
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