I'm dyslexic/neurodiverse and am unsure how to write about that in my personal statement?

Hey, me too! And it's never stopped me from being a high academic achieve and it won't stop you. Our neurodiversity is what makes us unique and interesting. Overcoming our difficulties in learning, which you have done otherwise you wouldn't be sat here today, is a great achievement and that's a fantastic success to brag about in your statement. As we are neurodiverse, we have had to creatively find out how we study best through trail and error. Most students learn that sort of independent learning when they reach university. So you're ahead of the game! The self-awareness about your learning style will benefit you when you reach there. Be proud of it, and although it can be tough, big up your self-awareness and diversity! No one else thinks like you, you have something unique to offer.

LT
Answered by Lorna T. Personal Statements tutor

3213 Views

See similar Personal Statements Mentoring tutors

Related Personal Statements Mentoring answers

All answers ▸

I want to study Modern Languages: what do I put in my personal statement?


How should I go about making my personal statement stand out from the piles of med school applications?


Is it OK to use parts of another person’s personal statement that I found somewhere?


How do I write a good personal statement to apply to study Veterinary Medicine?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning