When it comes to personal statements knowing where to start can feel unnerving. Writing about yourself can feel really challenging, especially when you're not used to it. So, to help you out, we've outlined exactly how to approach writing a personal statement and what you should cover to make it both personal and as amazing as you are.
Plan the structure
Try looking at the course description and identify the qualities, skills, and experience required before bullet pointing what you could include under sub-headings. This will help you to develop a clear, well-structured plan of what your personal statement will ultimately look like.
Make it all about you
Without wishing to state the obvious everything should be about you. Start with everything that makes you suitable for the course, covering relevant skills, achievements and experience that you’ve accumulated across education, work and other activities. But it doesn’t stop there! You should also include points about why you are interested in the course and undertaking higher education in general. From clubs or societies you belong to through to and volunteering you have done as well as any programmes such as Duke of Edinburgh.
Stand out from the crowd
Highlight not only experiences but also successes and achievements whilst coming across as enthusiastic. Anything that shows off your interests, dedication and commitment is worth considering for inclusion
Proof, proof and proof again
Once you have turned your plan into a first draft, take a break before coming back with fresh eyes and editing again for spelling and grammar. If possible, ask for a friend, teacher or relative to also proof it for anything that you may have missed.
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