{"id":2126,"date":"2021-09-17T16:08:51","date_gmt":"2021-09-17T16:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thetalentcycle.co.uk\/?p=2126"},"modified":"2022-10-10T12:31:09","modified_gmt":"2022-10-10T12:31:09","slug":"personal-statements-a-bigger-horror-than-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thetalentcycle.co.uk\/uncategorized\/personal-statements-a-bigger-horror-than-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Statements, a bigger horror than Halloween?!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s fair to say that 2020 has not exactly gone according to plan. But whilst we all deal with this \u2018new normal\u2019 (apologies, all the clich\u00e9s are coming out\u2026), the world keeps on turning. And with it, the annual role out of the UCAS process. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The UCAS deadline for applications for courses starting in 2021 is 15th January 2021. Many schools and colleges however will set an earlier deadline for their students, often around November time, to submit their UCAS applications to them. Why? Well firstly there is a lot your teachers need to do – from checking things through for you to writing you a great reference (which involves many members of staff inputting into this). Secondly, how many times have you missed a deadline? Yes, quite. So giving a little more \u2018wiggle\u2019 room means that you have the time and space to get everything done, but why not get it sorted now and then you can focus on your studies and socially distanced Christmas celebrations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Whilst there is a lot to a UCAS application, by far the biggest and most time consuming section is the personal statement (cue the dramatic music!). It is the thing you have probably been putting off for the longest time so now you need to crack on and get it done, following these simple steps\/rules.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Brainstorm! Don\u2019t worry about writing \u2018the perfect sentence\u2019 or keeping with the word count etc, just jot down some ideas of the kinds of thing to include. This is your opportunity to talk about why you want to study this particular course and what would make you a good candidate. You\u2019re going to invest a huge amount in this degree but so is the university, so they need to know you\u2019re the person they want.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 2<\/span><\/p>\n

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Look at what you\u2019ve written. Have you covered everything you need to? Topics include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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