Preparing

your personal statement

1. Preparation 2. W
 hat to 3. How to 4. Technical
include write it details
• You can only write • Why you’re • Introduction – start • Length – up to
one personal interested in the with an opening 4,000 characters
statement, so don’t subject. sentence that or 47 lines of text
mention a uni or encourages the (including spaces
• Your enthusiasm reader to read on. and blank lines).
college by name.
for the subject.
• Check uni and • Structure what you • Make sure you
• How your previous want to include in don’t copy – our
college websites to
studies relate to an order that’s most software detects
see what skills and
the course(s). relevant to what the any similarities
qualities they’d like
you to have. • Relevant aspects of unis and colleges and this could
jobs, placements, are looking for. jeopardise your
• Make a list of things application.
work experience or • Conclusion –
you want to include.
volunteering. reinforce your
• Start drafting early. commitment,
• Activities or hobbies
that show your enthusiasm and
interest in the skills suited to
subject. uni / college life.

• Any training or • Check your

achievements that grammar, spelling
show your skills. and punctuation.

• Demonstrate you’re • Leave time to

a great candidate get feedback
and you have skills and redraft.
and qualities they’re
looking for.