What to Include in your personal statement?

Well your personal statement is all about you, it is your opportunity to sell yourself to Top Universitives and academical insititutions, and they want to hear all about what you can do, your skills, hobbies, work experience and why you would be a great addition to their school or college. Often talking about yourself is challenging, but here are a few helpful tips of thigs to include. Firstly have a structure, and like an essay start with an introduction, a body and a great conclusion. Be kind to yourself, and write a few drafts so -Write a killer opening statement so whether its a relevant quote or question, make sure it grabs their attentiona nd amkes them want to read on -Write a paragraph on your relevant skills and how these skills equip you to cope in university life and in demands of the course -Be specific and make it relvant to the universities and specific courses you are applying for -Write about any relevant jobs or work experience and how this made you interested in wanting to study at the insitiution Your personal statement should reflect why you’re the right candidate for the courses you’re applying to, based on your experiences, skills and understanding; after all, these makes you unique. 

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