How to Write a Personal Statement

From a current student! Here is my guide on how to write a personal statement, including personal skills, school subjects and what 'not' to include.

A cheesy but helpful video on personal statements:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djamYQC520Y

The Student Room Forums:
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk

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[femmeours]

Great advice. Sound is a bit off and fast paced.

[NBGapYear]

@femmeours Sorry about that, this is using my phone/old camera, I might be looking to re-do it with my better camera in the future.

[MissesTwishes]

This was really helpful, thanks!

[NBGapYear]

@MissesTwishes You're very welcome :)

[k9pker]

A comment on particularly high grades. Pu them in your module scores box on the UCAS form rather than in the statement or it is a waste of characters.

- Nick -

PS helper on the student room

[faye4815]

very helpful advice :D thankyou

[hebrewgit]

hey this is really good, i did what u asked but i just really need someone to read my personal statment........... da teacher aint bothered reading it.

[ZachWalters2008]

Great suggestions man. I needed a bit of consultation and you provided it!

[jodhan23]

nexxxxxxxxxt level

[xuruoran]

Thanks, very helpful advice

[Heresathought]

Crazy jumpy editing but awesome advice =D