Step six
Take any other additional tests. Some universities require additional testing. They have different examinations which would be basic English, maths and critical thinking skills check. Primarily , Oxbridge has these tests. Example : TSA (Thinking Skills Assessment) is the sort-of-entrance exam to politics ,philosophy and economics courses to the university of oxford. It is because of the high level of competition these tests have been initiated.
So, when you choose your universities , Don't Forget to write an email to each university asking for your specific course requirements and what all exactly needs to be done.
For Example; I chose city university as one of my 5 choices.Luckily, I had the chance to go visit the university last summer. Only then did i find out, that i needed to be at least 17 years and 8 months old to enter the course while i would be only 17 years and 2 months when i joined college. If i hadn't know this information, i would have been denied a place at the university and It would be too late by then to apply anywhere else.
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Step seven
Personal Statement. undeniably , a very important part of your UCAS application. It is a 4000 character, 47 line or around 600 words essay ( concentrate on your character count and not word count). It is your statement of purpose to enter the university reflecting yourself as an individual.
writing your personal statement can be one of the most satisfying--or frustrating--writing experiences you'll ever have.
The personal statement is an important part of your application package. Depending on the topic you choose, the essay you write provides additional evidence of your intellectual and creative achievement. The essay is also the only opportunity for the readers of your application to get a feel for you as a person as well as for you as a student. The essay is also the place where you can put your academic and co-curricular record into the context of your opportunities and obstacles.
There is no one correct way to write a personal statement
1) Getting your grammar, spelling and punctuation is extremely important and there is no room for error.
2) You basically need to show that your determined and passionate about the subject
3) This is a chance for you to describe yourself and remember that there might be another thousand students with the same qualifications as you have, but it is You as a person that might be different, SO, the Personal statement is where you can shine depending on how you do it.
Take time, Draft , redraft and again redraft. Give your PS to family, councellors and teachers to proofread, as it is impossible to proofread your own essay.
Remember, plagiarism is the biggest mistake you can ever do. At any cost do not ever copy someone else's personal statement . Trust me , the UCAS have specialized software's to find out copy cats and your admission into the UK will be in jeopardy. You can refer to other personal statements for help and in fact its even advised you do so, but never copy.
Remember, plagiarism is the biggest mistake you can ever do. At any cost do not ever copy someone else's personal statement . Trust me , the UCAS have specialized software's to find out copy cats and your admission into the UK will be in jeopardy. You can refer to other personal statements for help and in fact its even advised you do so, but never copy.
Go the following link on UCAS and it will help you out a lot . but do check your course specific previous sample personal statement to get an idea, but refrain from using anything from the old ones. come up with you own personal story.
Check out this 37 minute video. It is extremely helpful and will answer almost all of your questions
This is the best video online for helping you out with your personal statement.
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