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UCAS applications

UCAS applications. / Whether you intend to study in a French speaking or an English speaking university ; you are likely to need a personal statement . What is a personal statement?.

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UCAS applications

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  1. UCAS applications /Whether you intend to study in a French speaking or an English speaking university ; you are likely to need a personal statement .

  2. What is a personal statement? Is it a CV? NO, but you will need to refer to your qualifications , predicted grades and experience. Is it an essay to assess my ability to write ? PARTLY. A statement MUST be drafted in correct English. Of course, the content matters a great deal as well.

  3. What is a personal statement? Is it a piece of paper which is going to be read swiftly and then filed? Highly unlikely. Most universities read statements very carefully , especially if candidates are of high/ similar calibre. Very often it will make all the difference between being offered a place or not. Is a personal statement a substitute to an interview? Sometimes it is! It means a statement might be your ONLY opportunity to prove you deserve a place at your dream uni.

  4. WHAT NEXT? Do your research ! At least. Visit the university website. Try to attend career days where the University has a stand. Ask around , try to find out from friends, siblings, friends of your parents… someone who attends/ attended the uni you are interested in. Visit the UCAS website for tips on personal statements and application deadlines ( for the UK). http://www.ucas.com/students/applying/howtoapply/personalstatement/ If you apply to North American Universities , you will still need a personal statement and the website above will be useful.

  5. The mind map Be patient whilst waiting for the hyperlink to open… You may find this mind map useful ( source: UCAS website)

  6. Time scale By September you MUST draft a Personal statement and send it by email. It will be then be stocked at school in the system.

  7. NOW…. Step 1 Do a mind-map The reasons youwant to do this course on the left. The reasonswhyyou are the perfect candidate on the right. (personalqualities, experience, diplomas, interestsetcetc) Yourchosen course in the middle.

  8. Step 3 : draft statement (during class time) Write the draftusing the UCAS model - show your passion for the subject, sellyourselfthenconcludethatthisis a match made in heaven, thatyouwillbe an asset to the uni and thattheir course willallowyou to achieveyour goals (YOU, ME, US). As per the UCAS site: “You can enter up to 4,000 characters (this includes spaces) or 47 lines of text (this includes blank lines), whichever comes first.”

  9. Don’t forget to … Check the website again http://www.ucas.com/students/applying/howtoapply/personalstatement/ for advice on • Format • Content • Rules on plagiarism! http://www.ucas.com/students/applying/howtoapply/personalstatement/similaritydetection

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