What makes a good personal statement from the University of Birmingham

[cinammondream]

the questions that were raised in your mind... wow...

[25alo2514m]

i find it ironic how the dentistry guy has crooked teeth. lol

[glydeone]

this video really helped me to see and understand how Personal statement works, it has a very good explanation and points. I am going to show this video to my other classmate so it can help them as well! - from manchester!

[Dinyang]

Easy enough, I just wish I could write one for each university I apply to.

[UpSyndrome2]

The word personal statement is making me feel sick

[2eyre]

should we only be listening to the relevant subject professor or is what they saying apply to all personal statements?

[alimot93]

This is really helpful, what does the Law Department have to say to advise applicants?

[whittalboy]

I've been watching this video like 20 times since November. I still haven't finished with my ps. This is helping me to get on track and be creative while writing ps. There should be more videos like this from other universities as well. Very useful video! Thank you!

[unibirmingham]

@whittalboy We are really glad it has been so helpful!

[Miaoubi]

@whittalboy Can u help me with mine please

[osman2793]

LIFE SAVERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[chihuahuabebi]

Thanks!

[Totalibro]

ah no the english tutor actually says off the a-level sylibus. but the "off" part is said really quitely. great vid

[MainTerror]

DENTISTRY BRUV

MONEY MONEY MONEY

[miahrose93]

This is a very helpful video, however I've noticed that some of the tutors completely contradict one another? For example one says you should talk about writers you've studied at A-level and the other one says that you shouldn't do that, you should concentrate on extra reading outside of college?

Otherwise, great video. Helped me a lot.

[paperstripes]

@miahrose93

I think that the English admissions tutor meant outside of the syllabus when she said 'off'

[unibirmingham]

@miahrose93

Both suggestions, explaining your enthusiasm for your current A levels and giving examples of where you have taken this interest further than the syllabus, contribute towards an effective personal statement. Thanks for the comment.

[HashFloyd]

Thanx I am from Bahrain and just got accepted for the MBA global banking & finance.. looking forward to start in Sep'2010:)

[unibirmingham]

@HashFloyd That's great news! Well done! Have a look at our other videos for more information about life at the University.

[1Reg0]

im applying to UOB :) for philosophy

[unibirmingham]

Great! Take a look at the Philosophy pages on our website if you need more information. All the best with your application.

[monstahz]

well put together video.. seems im on the right track so far :)

[robsson84]

Thank You ... This video really helped me..

[unibirmingham]

Glad it proved useful to you. All the best

[nadmeh]

How come they haven't put in anythng for law? their law school is one of the best in the country!

[unibirmingham]

Thanks for your helpful feedback. If you would like further information about Law, please do visit the Law website. All the best

[empireravenshadow5]

thankyou for this video/

[aj2719]

very good

[ijbno6]

This is really well put together - very good video

[lovebunnykaz]

this is good stuff..

sorry if i seem really thick but i dont get the very last one..

can anyone explain please thnks :~)

[unibirmingham]

Do you mean the Medical Science one?

The admissions tutor is referring to the fact that Medical Science is often a reserve choice for Medicine Students (the two courses are very different) therefore he will read the personal statement but it doesn't carry as much weight as he understands the statement will have been written for the Medicine Degree course.

[Luciferius69]

great job!