{"id":213479,"date":"2017-12-11T12:25:01","date_gmt":"2017-12-11T12:25:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/kazakhstan\/gsi_study_guides\/how-write-university-personal-statement\/"},"modified":"2025-05-16T14:46:39","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T14:46:39","slug":"how-write-university-personal-statement","status":"publish","type":"gsi_study_guides","link":"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/kazakhstan\/study-in-uk\/study-guides\/how-write-university-personal-statement\/","title":{"rendered":"How to write a university personal statement"},"content":{"rendered":"

A\u00a0personal statement<\/a>\u00a0is an important part of your university application.\u00a0Many students have similar grades and experience, so to ensure your application stands out, a compelling personal statement is needed to catch an admissions officers eye.<\/p>\n

Learn more about what to write about in your personal statement below, or visit SI-UK for a\u00a0free consultation<\/a>\u00a0to discuss your university application.<\/p>\n

What should I include in my personal statement?<\/h2>\n

It is important to understand that a personal statement is not a detailed explanation of your resume. The focus needs to be what you have learned at school and work, and how this is relevant to the course you are applying to. If your experience is limited, you can describe which attributes make you a suitable candidate.<\/p>\n

When writing a personal statement it is also important to demonstrate enthusiasm about where you are applying to. Research the university past and present, as well as learning as much as possible about the industry your course belongs in.<\/p>\n

Remember\u00a0that your personal statement needs to look professional, and little things such as the choice of font and its size can affect an admission officer\u2019s opinion of you. A font size of 11 or 12 in either Arial or Times New Roman is advisable.<\/p>\n

How long should my personal statement be?<\/h2>\n

The length of your personal statement is determined by each university, but for\u00a0undergraduate<\/a>\u00a0applications it is generally between 400-600 words of 4-5 paragraphs on one side of A4. Certain\u00a0postgraduate master\u2019s courses<\/a>\u00a0may require up to 1,500 words, so check on the university website before beginning.<\/p>\n

Personal statement format<\/h3>\n
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  1. Your career aim<\/li>\n
  2. How you became interested in this field<\/li>\n
  3. What you have done to get closer to your aim<\/li>\n
  4. Why you are applying to this university<\/li>\n
  5. How you will use what you learn<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Personal statement checklist<\/h3>\n