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What do I do if my personal statement is too long?

The purpose of a personal statement is to attempt to convey who you are as a person and your enthusiasm for your subject in a limited number of characters. In the first instance, get every point you want to ...
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How do I pick a College?

The College's will all tell you that this is about personal choice: visit the Colleges and pick one in which you feel at home.Whilst this is true, it is worth looking at the numbers, too, if you want to stan...
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How do I start writing my Personal Statement?

The Personal Statement can seem daunting and the hardest part is actually getting started!A good way to go about it is to just put pen to paper- write a few headings like Course Subject, A Level Subjects and...
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How much should I write about extra curricular activities in my personal statement?

If you feel like you do not have enough extra curricular activities or special skills to talk about in your personal statement, do not worry! This section should not be the focus and can be as little as a co...
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How do I open my personal statement?

The first sentence should immediately set out something you have done and how it directly relates to your course. Why? Some people open with a quote, or a similar "attention grabbing" flourish. Giv...
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