As the competition for university places continues to increase the Personal Statement section of the university application has never been so important. In Approx. 600 words a prospective university student must capture & hold the attention of the admissions tutors
- in essence it may be their first & last chance to justify why they should be offered a place to study their chosen course. & yet despite this many perfectly able candidates squander this opportunity by neglecting their Personal Statement perhaps wrongly assuming that their predicted grades or reference will do the talking. This guide aims to help school leavers overseas & mature individuals applying to a UK university together with parents & teachers to make their Personal Statement both compelling & convincing reading. In this guide Matt Green: describes the context of the university Personal Statement within the application; offers advice & guidance on a range of factors which influence the Personal Statement such as course choice university choice & the pros & cons of taking a gap year; sets out the essential contents of the Personal Statement & the key steps in its preparation; & drafts & refines a fictitious Personal Statement providing a valuable case study through which all of the important key principles are brought to life. New to this edition
Includes:: 98 high quality Personal Statement examples to provide inspiration during the writing process. This engaging easy to use & comprehensive guide is essential reading for anyone serious about producing an expertly written compelling & ultimately successful Personal Statement as part of their application to study at a UK university.