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How do I write a personal statement?

The main idea of the personal statement is to convey the degree to which you are interested in your subject area. Moreover, is it about advertising your interests in such a way that you stand out to the U...

KK
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How should I structure my personal statement?

In terms of actual structure, the classic one is just fine, Introduction, Main Body and Conclusion. However, there's a set of questions you should be able to respond to in each section. I do believe havin...

CB
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How can I cut down on character counts on my personal statement?

Simple little tricks used often will help cut down your word count.

For example starting a paragraph with "I arranged 2 weeks work experience with my local GP ..." Its lo...

TS
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How much of my personal statement should I dedicate to extra-curricular activities such as sport and volunteering?

A sensible approach would be to offer around 30% of your personal statement to extra-curricular activities. However, this answer varies depending on which universities you are applying to. For example, Ox...

JB
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How do I start writing a personal statement?

I'd recommend starting by writing down all the achievements/qualifications that you think could be relevant to a personal statement. Then make a second sheet filled with all the reasons why you want to do...

JB
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