11-10-2014, 04:40 PM
Hoooo boy personal statements. Which reminds me of UCAS, which is just like Satan, only with less of a conscience.
You basically have to persuade the admissions folk you're better than the others.
Everyone talks about how passionate they are about the subject they want to do. What you want to do is actually prove that you're passionate (even if you're not). Mention books you've read on the subject, places you've been, websites you regularly follow. It's best if you've actually done what you say you've read/seen/visited, though if not, there's nothing wrong with saying you read a book you haven't so long as you actually read it before an interview.
Talk about extracurricular things you get up to (football, music, theater, etc.) and your interests (gaming, painting, etc.) to show them that you're an interesting person who will not only be an academic asset, but an asset to their culture.
Could you let us know more about the universities you're aiming for (is it still six ?) and the course ?
You basically have to persuade the admissions folk you're better than the others.
Everyone talks about how passionate they are about the subject they want to do. What you want to do is actually prove that you're passionate (even if you're not). Mention books you've read on the subject, places you've been, websites you regularly follow. It's best if you've actually done what you say you've read/seen/visited, though if not, there's nothing wrong with saying you read a book you haven't so long as you actually read it before an interview.
Talk about extracurricular things you get up to (football, music, theater, etc.) and your interests (gaming, painting, etc.) to show them that you're an interesting person who will not only be an academic asset, but an asset to their culture.
Could you let us know more about the universities you're aiming for (is it still six ?) and the course ?