Personal statement?

[der1]

Would anyone be so kind to have a read of my first draft personal statement ?

Its for mechanical engineering with oil and gas studies btw ?

Cheers

[Eric Mc]

It doesn't say much.

What's a "Personal Statement"?

[der1]

Eric Mc said:

It doesn't say much.

What's a "Personal Statement"?

Personal statement for ucas application :S ?

[Eric Mc]

That explains what it's for, not what it is.

Is it what we normally call a CV (Curriculum Vitae)?

[GadgeS3C]

It might help for those not aware of "personal statements" to give a little more background.

If you PM it to me I'm happy to take a look.
Gary


Eric - I believe (I only found about them a short while ago) that it's a summary to sell yourself on a Uni application.

[der1]

Eric Mc said:

That explains what it's for, not what it is.

Is it what we normally call a CV (Curriculum Vitae)?

No

[der1]

GadgeS3C said:

It might help for those not aware of "personal statements" to give a little more background.

If you PM it to me I'm happy to take a look.
Gary


Eric - I believe (I only found about them a short while ago) that it's a summary to sell yourself on a Uni application.

You have pm

[Eric Mc]

So what is it then?

What do you put in it?

I'd like to know.

[der1]

Eric Mc said:

So what is it then?

What do you put in it?

I'd like to know.

Its basically to sell yourself to the uni's ?

[Eric Mc]

What do you put in it?

What CAN you put in it?

[der1]

Eric Mc said:

What do you put in it?

What CAN you put in it?

Are you at it ?

[james_gt3rs]

Eric Mc said:

What do you put in it?

What CAN you put in it?

You basically say why you want to study the course you're applying to, why you think you're suited to it. You can also talk about your hobbies and work experience etc. Finally, it can be used to explain things like if you're a mature student, why you suddenly want to come to uni etc.

[Eric Mc]

Thank you.

I hope der is more forthcoming inn his communication wuith the University of his choice.

[der1]

Eric Mc said:

Thank you.

I hope der is more forthcoming inn his communication wuith the University of his choice.

LOL! well I was busy writing it up so didnt have time to explain

[bomb]

Make sure you staple a twenty pound note to it.

That should ensure you get 'noticed'.

[Mojooo]

PS were always pushed as VERY important when applying for Uni as it coudl differentiate you from another candidate for over subscribed courses.

[Olf]

PM me - I'm in the trade and would be happy to have a look.

[Ray Luxury-Yacht]

Heya. I've just submitted my UCAS actually...

My college (I'm 40 doing an adult access course) has two full-time careers / personal statement advisors who will read it and go through it changing and amending things.

I gave them both a copy of my first draft, and they both said 'it's perfect as it is - send it!'

So I must be some kind of personal statement writing God or something

By all means send it to me. I'll send you mine too if you like, although it's for a Medical / Paramedic course.