Personal Statements

Content planning in preparation for writing your personal statement is one of the best things you can do as you finish Lower 6. Write a list of what you have to include and where you might have gaps and what you can do about them….have you done any extra reading, a MOOCs or insight day, work experience, paid work and volunteering are all potential extra curricular to submit in your application alongside your academics. All of this, alongside extensive research for the right course that will suit your academics, your personal interests and your skills will ensure a successful UCAS application come the Michaelmas term. School will have helped you get started on searching for courses, but do ensure you look closely at the content and how the course is taught. How much is lectures, how much tutor time and how much of it is independent study. Aged 17 you are probably quite aware of which is the best combination of these three elements in how you learn that is right for you.