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It's the Simple Things

University Personal Statement 101

DON'T:

  • DON’T be tempted to lie on your personal statement, as you might be asked about it at interview.
  • ​DON’T copy anyone else’s personal statement or pay someone to write your personal statement for you. Almost all universities use a plagiarism detection software and this will instantly disqualify your application.
  • DON'T list qualifications like your "A" level grades or anything else that's covered elsewhere on the application.
  • DON’T just list your achievements: you need to analyse them and link it back to your application.
  • DON'T feel the need to be dramatic in order to be memorable. The simple and honest personal statements tend to be the best.
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DO:

  • Apply for a course you really want to study.
  • Be yourself: tell the truth about your interests.
  • Sell yourself: this is not the time for modesty.
  • Reread your personal statement before an interview – the tutors will.
  • Submit your personal statement to SuccessGoGo for review.

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Before you submit you personal statement to us for our review, you may find it helpful to browse our other resources:
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Writing a Personal Statement


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