WHY STUDY IN THE UK?

One of the key components of the UCAS application is the personal statement. The Personal statement is 4000 characters and 47-lines long. These strict word-limits must be followed. The personal statement acts as the applicant’s most direct way of telling admissions officers why they are the right candidates for the university and the faculty. A personal statement, depending on its quality, could make or break an application. Thus, it is not an exaggeration to say that a candidate’s personal statement is the most important part of his application. To write a good personal statement is of the utmost importance.

A good personal statement should be able to convey clearly why you are applying to that specific major and why you are a good fit for that major. Sometimes, as an international student, it may also be a good idea to show why the student chose to study in the UK in the first place. An applicant has to show these through his/her academic records, interests, extracurricular activities, and other notable achievements. A good personal statement should be able to weave all these different aspects seamlessly while still maintaining a good structure, and showcase a great command of the English language.

Student-applicants should avoid cliché, exaggerated, and other over-the-top tropes that are sometimes endemic in the US application process. It is important to remember that the UK personal statement is an academically-oriented piece of writing. It should also go without saying that students should avoid plagiarism. Personal Statements are all checked for plagiarism, and students that have unusually similar statements may be declined by universities outright.