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I have too many things I want to mention in my statement but not enough characters - how do I know what to miss out?

Your personal statement is the best place to show the admissions tutors what extra curricular things you do. All of your academic exam results will be included with your application when you have entered you...
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What makes a personal statement stand out?

This is one of the most common questions I have received from students I have helped in the past. I have had lots of experience writing and editing my own personal statements for medicine (more than once), w...
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What do I need to include in my personal statement?

You should base your personal statement around 3 main points. Your introduction should include why you want to study the subject (including what parts of the subject specifically interests you and your futur...
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How should I get started on writing my personal statement?

Writing your personal statement is a vital part of your university applications, and getting started on it can be challenging. However, once started, it is not as hard as it seems! I would highly recommend r...
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What to write and how to structure?

Basically, the Universities want to know you! They want to know how you'd fit in to their programs and campuses. They want a wide range of activities that you've done and definitely interested in what you ar...
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