reading my personal statement for ucas

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  • čas přidán 4. 08. 2024
  • An international student's perspective on writing a personal statement for UCAS (aka the UK's version of the common app). This application process is actually a lot easier because you don't have to write any supplements. I will be studying history at UCL starting in the fall term 2021. I am so excited to go abroad and of course to begin college! If anyone has any questions regarding the UCAS application process, PLEASE leave a comment and I will help ya out. This application can be daunting as we are generally unfamiliar with it, but in the end, it's worth it.
    Here is a link to personal statement examples:
    universitycompare.com/persona...

Komentáře • 39

  • @addinaamiruddin6320
    @addinaamiruddin6320 Před 3 lety +7

    hi nola! this is very helpful. i am anxious with my drafts, so it is very comforting to know someone else felt happy with their first too. also, your PS is amazing?!? i'm not interested in history but your PS got me hooked till the end! congrats on going to UCL! i'm applying to UCL and KCL too, grateful to stumble across your video!

    • @nolaamak
      @nolaamak  Před 3 lety

      Omg I’m glad this video was comforting. I was stressed during the process, so I totally get how you feel. Good luck with your application! 💕

  • @hope-ce5dh
    @hope-ce5dh Před 2 lety +8

    your personal statement was amazing i'm blown away!! congrats

  • @beyli5605
    @beyli5605 Před 3 lety +17

    this was so helpful!! my gosh!! i felt so stressed because of all the other videos I have watched but getting the perspective from a fellow american, who didn't apply to oxbridge, AND wrote about history, it has really helped get my head in the game :^^))

    • @nolaamak
      @nolaamak  Před 3 lety

      Ahh, another history major! Good luck with your application, I hope everything goes well for you! 💛

  • @1881nityy
    @1881nityy Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you for your video❤

  • @xiaoliansheart
    @xiaoliansheart Před rokem +1

    I am currently in the process of writing my personal statement and your video is helping very much! I also related to your story as I am myself adopted from china! thank you for your video

    • @nolaamak
      @nolaamak  Před rokem

      yay, i'm glad it helped! Ahaha adoptee squad :)

  • @zarifahmed8549
    @zarifahmed8549 Před 2 lety +1

    this is one hell of a personal statement istg.... well done

  • @sarahdrio4623
    @sarahdrio4623 Před 2 lety

    Thank you!

  • @viduushhi
    @viduushhi Před 3 lety

    loved it💘

  • @sreejasrivastava
    @sreejasrivastava Před 2 lety +23

    hey I'm applying to ucl too, congratulations on the acceptance and I absolutely loved your essay. i'd give you admission just on the basis of that essay if it were upon me

  • @orlyberke5750
    @orlyberke5750 Před 3 lety +1

    Queen!

  • @alyssamint1228
    @alyssamint1228 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you so much for the insight, Nola!!! It was super helpful (also can't believe how underrated your channel is?!?) 💚

    • @nolaamak
      @nolaamak  Před 3 lety +1

      No problem, I’m glad it helped!! Thank you 💜

  • @vain1591
    @vain1591 Před 2 lety +2

    sick vid I'm thinking of applying to UCL and Durham too for psychology congratulations on the offer!

    • @nolaamak
      @nolaamak  Před 2 lety +1

      my friends do psychology at UCL! good luckk :)

    • @alexandra129
      @alexandra129 Před rokem

      hey have you written your personal statement? I'm also thinking of applying for psychology at durham :)

  • @3oe92
    @3oe92 Před 2 lety

    love it sooooooo much!!so helpful!!It's the best I've ever read!

  • @Dynasm
    @Dynasm Před rokem +1

    ugh I have to write mine right now and I’m so stucj

  • @clementecarbonaro619
    @clementecarbonaro619 Před 6 měsíci

    I love you Americans and your accent :)

  • @alighieri3141
    @alighieri3141 Před 7 měsíci

    Hey I just got an offer for physics at ucl for sept 2024 and i'm putting it as my firm!! I was really stuck between ucl and edinburgh but binging your videos definitely helped sway me (my heart's in london anyway) Are you going to be at ucl for that academic year?

    • @nolaamak
      @nolaamak  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Omg congrats!! I'm in my last year right now but if I end up doing a panic masters next year you might see me around campus hahaha

  • @cliziamartini2274
    @cliziamartini2274 Před 2 lety +1

    I’m looking through UCAS essay examples the day before I’m submitting my application and this has me so scared. Would you mind reading over mine?

    • @nolaamak
      @nolaamak  Před 2 lety

      Hi sorry, just seeing this now. I hope you had a successful application!

  • @iman98only
    @iman98only Před 2 lety

    I watched your video twice to get a rough idea how to write an excellent personal statement, not to plagiarise. To be honest, I am totally lost on how to write a personal statement to pursue a double degree in History & Modern Languages. I have drafted a personal statement and it has exceeded the maximum 4000 characters. For the History parts, I typed mostly about what I know/read about various topics as well as the books I have read, hence, exceeding 4000 characters. Currently doing my research in order to write better as the deadline is fast approaching. I would like you advice on how to write an excellent personal statement like yours, what should I type & how to write the ending. Are you able to help me out here, hope to get a reply from you.

    • @nolaamak
      @nolaamak  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi! Since you're over the character limit I would suggest focusing on only a couple of texts and go into depth on those topics. Remember to relate everything in your personal statement back to your degree and maybe this approach will help you cut out some words. Good luck!

    • @iman98only
      @iman98only Před 2 lety

      @@nolaamak Thank you for the tip, much appreciated. How to write the ending? What to say in the last paragraph ?

    • @nolaamak
      @nolaamak  Před 2 lety +1

      @@iman98only I would add extra circulars that you did in the last paragraph, there are lots of advice websites online as well!

  • @chinmayipatil9331
    @chinmayipatil9331 Před 2 lety

    Can you please elaborate more on UCAS

  • @crescendowook1733
    @crescendowook1733 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey there queen . I was thinking of doing my bachelor's in London. I have a few questions regarding the admission process. Would u mind answering them 🥺?
    How can I contact u ? Do u have ig or something?
    I just completed my grade 12 in June.

    • @nolaamak
      @nolaamak  Před 2 lety

      ahh congrats! Sure my ig is @nolamak :)