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How do I structure my personal statement?

It's important to break down your personal statement so that you can maximise each paragraph and focus on all of the crucial points which you should include. I would break it down into:Opening short paragrap...
SW
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Should I include an inspirational quote as the first line of my personal statement?

I would personally refrain from using 'inspirational quotes' within personal statements, they are most probably used by many university applicants and may lead to a negative first impression from the reader....
TD
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Should I include extra-curricular activities in the Personal Statement?

Absolutely. The important thing to remember is that every activity or experience you mention should relate in some ways to the course you are applying to and/or it should equip you with the right skills for ...
CD
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Writing your UCAS Personal Statement...how can my application stand out from the crowd? (part 3-shortened version)

So far, the majority of contemporary social and economic policies regarding sustainability have been built on the basis of ignorance and false promises. As we are gradually approaching the 2030 deadline of D...
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Writing your UCAS Personal Statement...how can my application stand out from the crowd? (part 2)

I have been confronted with the power of autoimmune diseases first handed. I witnessed the vulnerability in my family, as they faced these conditions, desperately hoping for a cure that is yet to be discover...
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