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What makes a good personal statement?

When it comes to personal statements, the secret is inherent in the name itself - that it is personal. A personal statement should demonstrate your personal reasons and motivations for studying a particul...

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How do I cut down my personal statement?

Character count for a personal statement quickly becomes a problem, so its important to impart what you need to efficiently. To start with consider the course you are applying to, what it is they would wa...

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How can I make the most of the character count?

It's important to remember that university admissions see thousands of applications and it is impossible to mitigate the fact that many will sound similar. The character count means you should try to say ...

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How can I write a great personal statement?

A personal statement is like your own unique advertisement. It is meant to sell your skills, experience and personality to potential universities; and convince them that you are the right fit for the cour...

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Personal Statement for a History course

I was first introduced to the Vietnam War through film and music, and this sparked my interest in the perceptions of the war. As the first TV broadcast war, I found that many opinions focused on the exper...

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