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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
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I'm doing some research into the importance of personal statements in making applications for University courses as well as job applications
Hi Ursula
ReplyDeletethis blog has very good guidelines for preparing a personal statement. In a PS I try to explain what is motivating me to apply for the course, and show that I understand what's involved in the course and the commitment required. I try to demonstrate that I am right for the course, the course is right for me, and that it fits an overall plan that I have thought through.
It would be great if the English teacher in the school would also be familiar with the requirements of the personal statement. A lesson on how to write one correctly would be an advantage to students. That would be real cross curricular learning
ReplyDeleteThis blog is really good...I am currently bring a student through the UCAS application and will be introducing him to this blog!!
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