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Education / Re: Apply 2019/2020 PTDF Scholarship In France, Germany And UK by klem93(m): 10:21am On Nov 26, 2018 |
WRITING YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT The personal statement is a key component of your UCAS application. It is the only part of the application process that you have complete control over, so it your best chance to sell yourself to the admissions tutor. Here are my top tips for how to write a successful personal statement; 1. Important Information: First things first, let’s look at the rules. You have a minimum of 1000 and a maximum of 4000 characters to use; it’s important to stick to these limits. The UCAS website has no spelling or grammar checking software so I suggest writing your statement in another word processing package before copying it into your application when you’re happy with it. Please remember, the personal statement should be your own work. UCAS have similarity detection software that will pick up if you have copied someone else – don’t run the risk of plagiarising! 2. Start Early: The personal statement is quite a lengthy piece of work, and will likely take you more than one attempt so it’s important to start early. My top tips to remember are; plan your structure, draft and then re-draft again! Remember, you can always ask your friends and family to read your statement and give you some feedback. 3. Getting Started: It can be tough to know where to start with your personal statement, so I suggest taking some time to organise your thoughts. Put some thought into why you’re interested in your chosen subject area and then think about your personal skills and achievements. You need to include an opening statement which clearly shows why you are interested in that subject area so think about where your interest has come from and provide evidence that you understand what the subject is. 4. Things to include: The overall purpose of your personal statement is to evidence that you have the skills necessary for your chosen subject area in addition to the skills necessary for university life. This means that you don’t only need to focus on your academic achievements but also showcase your hobbies, interests and any work experience that you have. Remember, you need to provide evidence of any skills that you mention. For example, if one of your skills is team-work you should think about which experiences have helped you develop this skill. Towards the end of your personal statement you should include your plans for the future and how the course might help you achieve these goals. 5. Things to avoid: Avoid lying or plagiarising in your personal statement. You may well be found out! Don’t use overly flowery language – it will be obvious to the reader that you don’t normally write in that way. Don’t use negative statements, or list hobbies such as sleeping, shopping, etc. Also, don’t mention a specific institution by name. It may be your first choice just now, but it doesn’t look good to other choices. 6. Use humour and clichés with caution: You may find something funny, but the admissions tutor may not! If in doubt, leave it out. Remember, something that you find funny may even be offensive to others. 7. One statement for all: Remember that the personal statement you write will be used for all 5 choices on your UCAS form. If you do find yourself applying to further courses through extra or clearing, then the same statement will be used for those applications too. Try not to be too course or institution specific, just in case things change. 8. Things to do now: Keep researching the courses and institutions that you are considering applying for. Keep up your extra-curricular activities. If you are in your final year of school or college you may get the chance to organise leavers activities, be a buddy to younger pupils, etc; all of which look good on your application form. Keep getting more work experience – either paid or voluntary, especially if it relates to your course or future career plans. Most importantly, keep up with your school or college work. Many people will rely on grades from the final year to get entry to University. You will also need a reference to support your application, which will normally be written by a teacher. Even if you already have the grades that you need, you should still work hard in your final year. Once you have a qualification nobody can take it away from you, and you never know when you might use it in the future. 9. Don’t ever sell yourself short: Everyone has their own skills and attributes that help set them apart from others. Many people feel uncomfortable when tasked with telling others how fantastic they are – but that’s exactly what you have to do when writing your personal statement. Use these tips to help you get started, but remember this is your chance to tell us what a fantastic person you are and why we should accept you onto the course. Good luck in writing your personal statement! Georgina Guest Student Recruitment, UK & EU 3 Likes 1 Share |
Celebrities / A Nigerian In India Making Waves Got Featured in A Popular India Newspaper (Pic) by klem93(m): 5:57pm On Nov 24, 2018 |
Ajachukwu Asonye popular known as A.J who KS Also a popular YouTube cover creator recently got featured in a popular in a popular Newspaper called Hyderabad times where she granted an interview and talked about how much she loved India culture and music. No be all Nigerians for India be drug peddler... Some are with good reputations.
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Properties / Re: Anyone? by klem93(m): 7:17pm On Nov 19, 2018 |
CodeSapien:no sir |
Properties / Re: Anyone? by klem93(m): 8:28am On Nov 17, 2018 |
Yes served there just the recent batch... Your taste your price bro... |
Properties / Re: Anyone? by klem93(m): 8:19pm On Nov 16, 2018 |
Rent is per year and you will easily see a cheap and affordable house of your choice depend on your taste |
Politics / Re: 4 Edo Primary School Teachers Clinch Obaseki's All-Expense Paid Trip To Canada by klem93(m): 4:51pm On Aug 20, 2018 |
We need ugly governor like this in Ondo in as much as he will appreciate all these teachers working day in day out... and not that idiot bearded RAM called Rotimi Akeredolu 4 Likes |
Celebrities / Re: Could Davido Be Buying Instagram Followers Fans Ask by klem93(m): 7:41am On Aug 09, 2018 |
Buhari can you see what you’ve caused for this lazy Nigerians? Well is not una fault na buhari no create job wey hin promise... shey if to say you dey holdup wahala to office waka waka you go get time dey count comments on Instagram.... alainironu set of Nigerians.... better go and get a job.... Davido is there counting money you’re here counting comments.... ode oshi |
Music/Radio / Re: #headies2018: Organisers Withdraw Singer Nonso Amadi’s Nominations by klem93(m): 10:23pm On May 02, 2018 |
Feel so bad for him mehn 1 Like |
Crime / Re: Why I Killed My Master And His Wife – Apprentice (Photo) by klem93(m): 5:57pm On Apr 02, 2018 |
Up arsenal |
Celebrities / Re: #bbnaija: Lydia Forson On Cee-c And Tboss by klem93(m): 12:22pm On Mar 28, 2018 |
sorry who is this girl abi should i say lady |
Politics / Re: Dino Melaye Is A Noisemaker — Yahaya Bello by klem93(m): 1:43pm On Mar 23, 2018 |
so our amiable Governor Yahaya Bello is now writing names of noise makers? ok more to come lets wait and see 12 Likes |
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by klem93(m): 9:30am On Mar 19, 2018 |
Which course did you apply for debbzJay: |
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by klem93(m): 9:28am On Mar 19, 2018 |
MSc. Computer Science AKFTK: |
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by klem93(m): 1:43pm On Mar 16, 2018 |
hello peeps is anyone here aspiring or has anyone applied to University of Saskatchewan Signify please we have something to discuss |
Travel / Re: Amaechi Inspects Lagos-Ibadan Rail Line, Promises Delivery By Year End (Photos) by klem93(m): 4:48pm On Mar 12, 2018 |
I won’t praise nor castigate you... but if this was what you meant during your campaign promises for Nigerians oshey oooo... thanks 5 Likes |
Travel / Re: Aviation Industry Records 4.1bn Passenger Traffic In 2017 by klem93(m): 6:40am On Jan 22, 2018 |
And our self acclaimed sensible but senseless government didn’t see a reason in generating income through creation of Nigeria airways, is just sad as big as Nigeria is, a single Airway is not owned by the country in which through this means jobs will be created and incomes will be generated .... btw but people said that there is no money abeg Na watin dem Dey take fly 3 Likes |
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 13 by klem93(m): 11:25am On Jan 06, 2018 |
bayocanny:when is application starting |
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 13 by klem93(m): 12:30am On Nov 05, 2017 |
TDultimate:pls don’t refer me back to google o... trying to put in for masters in your uni under computer science can you take me through as I will like to know more? |
NYSC / Re: Your NYSC Questions Answered by klem93(m): 11:43pm On Nov 02, 2017 |
famora:what’s the response give. When you click on print slip? |
NYSC / Re: Your NYSC Questions Answered by klem93(m): 11:41pm On Nov 02, 2017 |
famora:just hold on it will still display or you reprocess it |
NYSC / Re: Your NYSC Questions Answered by klem93(m): 7:53pm On Nov 02, 2017 |
famora:foreign or locally trained student? |
NYSC / Re: Your NYSC Questions Answered by klem93(m): 1:43pm On Nov 02, 2017 |
CuteMaro:Goan get neck scratch card and verify your age |
NYSC / Re: Your NYSC Questions Answered by klem93(m): 1:41pm On Nov 02, 2017 |
CuteMaro:uwc |
NYSC / Re: Your NYSC Questions Answered by klem93(m): 3:14pm On Oct 31, 2017 |
CuteMaro:I just printed mine and I registered since Wednesday... so b patient |
NYSC / Re: Your NYSC Questions Answered by klem93(m): 6:55am On Oct 31, 2017 |
CuteMaro:she’s a foreign student or local student... if is local she will print soon but I want to know if foreign student are also experiencing what am experiencing close to a week now |
NYSC / Re: Your NYSC Questions Answered by klem93(m): 12:39am On Oct 31, 2017 |
BeFancy:I just went there early that day and did the finger print and there was no hitch |
NYSC / Re: Your NYSC Questions Answered by klem93(m): 5:01pm On Oct 30, 2017 |
Am a foreign student and registered since last week Wednesday and uptill now I can’t still see my green card and also is writing you’ve not been evaluated yet... please any problem or have any foreign student printed his? |
Politics / Re: Danfo Buses Will Be Replaced From January 2018 - Lagos State Government by klem93(m): 4:26pm On Oct 30, 2017 |
Lagos rate of development is becoming rapid and am loving this... at least make naija a catchy place for foreigners also 46 Likes 5 Shares |
Art, Graphics & Video / Re: I Need A Banner For My Ad's by klem93(m): 3:38am On Oct 29, 2017 |
Preachtimmy@gmail.com |
Crime / Re: Residents Of Fetish House Accused Of Scamming HIV Positive Man Of N4million.PICS by klem93(m): 8:25pm On Oct 21, 2017 |
When I heard this story on radio I just concluded that the man is very stupid believing that there is a fetish cure for HIV 11 Likes |
Fashion / Re: My Little brother likes Wearing Female Clothes by klem93(m): 8:22pm On Oct 21, 2017 |
First question is how old and secondly how little is he Give him factory reset with hard slap |
Celebrities / Re: Davido Absent At Tagbo Umeike’s Burial; Had A Royal Welcome In Benin by klem93(m): 8:16pm On Oct 21, 2017 |
aonag:I did my convocation without them already |
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