UK Admissions

The Key to Perfecting Your Personal Statement

In order to master the art of writing the UK Personal Statement, students must have intellectual passion for their chosen subject. Applying for law? Make sure you know the skinny on tort and contract. Going for literature? Read up on some Shakespeare and Wordsworth. Determined to be a medic? Brush up on your neuroscience knowledge and get some volunteering experiences in the bag. True to the ‘breadth versus depth’ distinction between American and British universities, the UK essay is more academic than personal in nature. Bottom line: It’s important for students to have a clear focus on why they are applying for something. The reason is paramount, whether it be vocational or scholarly.

Then comes the filling of the essay: Continue reading

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