Scroll down this page to find a collection of real personal statements written by students applying to study economics and related courses at university.
Plus, over on The Uni Guide, we've also got advice from universities on what they want to see in a chemistry personal statement.
Among the tips shared by admissions experts: be open and honest about your motivation; don't use clichés; include relevant hobbies; talk your statement through with friends and family.
Examples of real economics personal statements
These chemistry personal statements are written by real students. Among them you will find personal statements that have formed part of successful applications to universities such as Oxford, Edinburgh and York.
Bear in mind, these personal statements are presented in exactly the way they were originally submitted to Ucas. Don't expect them all to be perfect! But by reading through a few of these samples, you'll be able to get some ideas and inspiration for your own personal statement.
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You can find personal statement examples for other courses by using this subject list, or by returning to our personal statements by subject page.
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