PREPARING YOUR

PERSONAL STATEMENT

1. PREPARATION 2. WHAT TO 3. H
 OW TO 4. TECHNICAL
INCLUDE WRITE IT DETAILS
>> You can only write >> Why you’re >> Introduction >> Length – up to
one personal interested in the – start with an 4,000 characters
statement, so subject. opening sentence or 47 lines of text
don’t mention a that encourages (including spaces
>> Your enthusiasm the reader to and blank lines).
uni or college by
for the subject. read on.
name.
>> Make sure you
>> How your previous >> Structure what don’t copy – our
>> Check uni and
studies relate to you want to software detects
college websites
the course(s). include in an any similarities
to see what skills
and qualities >> Relevant order that’s and this could
they’d like you to aspects of jobs, most relevant jeopardise your
have. placements, work to what the unis application.
experience or and colleges are
>> Make a list of looking for.
volunteering.
things you want
to include. >> Activities or >> Conclusion –
hobbies that show reinforce your
>> Start drafting commitment,
your interest in
early. enthusiasm and
the subject.
skills suited to
>> Any training or uni / college life.
achievements
that show your >> Check your
skills. grammar, spelling
and punctuation.
>> Demonstrate
you’re a great >> Leave time to
candidate and get feedback
you have skills and redraft.
and qualities
they’re looking for.