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can I write what I've done when I was 14 years old?

Can I write something I've done when I was 15 years old on my personal statement for university?
How far back can I go?
Is it related to the subject you are applying for?
Original post by random_matt
Is it related to the subject you are applying for?

yes it is and I got awarded too I was pretty cool then
Original post by teaaa
yes it is and I got awarded too I was pretty cool then

As long as it relates to the degree you are applying to then it should be fine.

https://www.theuniguide.co.uk/advice/personal-statements/writing-your-personal-statement

The above guide should help.
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Original post by teaaa
Can I write something I've done when I was 15 years old on my personal statement for university?
How far back can I go?

I did....I applied for Computer Science and I mentioned a Maths-related thing I did in year 9 (when I was 13) because it linked really well with what I was going for.

I took part in the Royal Institution Masterclasses organised by Leeds University where we looked at a bunch of problem solving stuff, including the Josephus Problem, which combines mathematical analysis and recursion to determine the solution.

I dressed this sentence up a bit obviously for my personal statement but that was the rough summary.
Original post by teaaa
Can I write something I've done when I was 15 years old on my personal statement for university?
How far back can I go?

Hi @Teaaa,
Yes of course! If you think it is relevant to the course you are wanting to study, the include it.
-Jasmine (Lancaster Student Ambassador)

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