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How to get started with writing a personal statement?

First, try to focus on your dream course and think of why specifically you want to study it. Share your passion about the subject with the reader! But before you start actually writing your personal statemen...
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How can I make my experience of working in a retail store relevant to doing a Psychology (or any) degree?

example: On top of my A levels and hobbies this shows you can handle multiple things at once, which is a valuble skill at university , I have also worked part-time at a fast-food restaurant for more than a y...
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Do I mention things that I achieved at primary school in my statement?

This depends on what you may be mentioning, and how significant it is to your choice of studies and career. For instance, if you performed CPR on a friend at the age of nine and this encouraged you to go int...
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How do I show the university admissions team that I would excel at a law degree despite not havign studied law before?

This question captures the concerns that young people often experience ahead of their law degree. It is a fear that I also had prior to university. As such, I would begin by reassuring my pupil that one need...
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How can I write a good university personal statement?

This is admissions tutor's opportunity to get to know you. It's difficult when they don't have verbal and visual cues like they do in 'real life', so use the page to really get your personality across. Make ...
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