What Is A Personal Statement?

Posted by Katie Russell on December 28th, 2019

Personal Statement

Three key factors that determine your entry into college are your GPA, your test scores, and the personal statement. You might be wondering, how to write a personal statement? You might be saying, I’m not a good writer. But there is always a story. We each have one. We just have to dig for it. 

What to include in a personal statement?

There is no particular style that you need to follow with the personal statement. But make sure you include the following when you write a personal statement:

  1. How you became interested in studying the subject.
  2. Other relevant academic interests and passions which display positive character and personality.
  3. What aspects of your previous education you have found the most interesting.
  4. What attracted you to the particular university.
  5. Your career aspirations.
  6. What, if any, relevant work experience you have undertaken that is related to the course or subject.
  7. Little quirks that make you who you are

Types of Personal Statement

There are many types of personal statements:

Autobiographical sketch

This is more or less a narration into your life and how you got to where you are today.

Multiple Questions Personal Statement

If there are multiple questions, make sure they are all answered, but not specifically.

One Question Personal Statement 

In response to a specific request, the applicant is required to write an essay. The personal statement gives the applicant the opportunity to decide what’s relevant.

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