What do Universities want to see?

DO'S: write about what you are passionate aboutmention achievements that other students don't havegive an insight into your style and your self Find a quirky way to put a spin onto what you're sayingWHY THAT UNI/ WHY THAT DEGREE DONT'S:play it safewrite anything too longuse complicated words that are unnaturaltry and list EVERYTHING you've ever done stress!

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