How to write a Personal Statement (advice from Oxford, Sussex, Greenwich and Bangor)

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  • Advice on writing your Personal Statement from Lady Margaret Hall (University of Oxford) , University of Sussex, University of Greenwich and Bangor University. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE www.thestudentr...
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Komentáře • 89

  • @jonathanklein1133
    @jonathanklein1133 Před 7 lety +422

    That moment when this is the exact same video as their "Why you might get rejected" video

  • @user-ow2rj7it4g
    @user-ow2rj7it4g Před 5 lety +251

    So to conclude this video, you need to 1) be genuine; 2) research on the course beforehand; 3) demonstrate your passion and skills with clear examples and evidence; 4) write with a clear structure; 5) stop saying you like handing out with friends.

  • @lalakuma9
    @lalakuma9 Před 4 lety +490

    "From a young age, I've been interested in accounting."
    What kind of child is interested in accounting??

    • @kaptiankaos8112
      @kaptiankaos8112 Před 4 lety +9

      In all honesty I was for a while.

    • @majdsahmarany3091
      @majdsahmarany3091 Před 4 lety +6

      HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHA loll yeah that ought to be one of the weirdest things to read on a personal statement...

    • @majdsahmarany3091
      @majdsahmarany3091 Před 4 lety

      @Miriam Zahed hahahahahahaha

    • @soaringred8929
      @soaringred8929 Před 4 lety +5

      I didn’t even know what accounting was until I was like 10 and my dad is an accountant

    • @sidmaurya2488
      @sidmaurya2488 Před 3 lety

      A child.

  • @blue_cameron
    @blue_cameron Před 6 lety +536

    I've always hated the modern era and that's why I want to take history.

  • @zanderschultz3620
    @zanderschultz3620 Před 4 lety +35

    Yo I know this is like 4 years old. But can we get a shoutout to Jerome Chan, the real hero of this video.

  • @roisindixon93
    @roisindixon93 Před 7 lety +231

    "don't wait until the night before you've been told by your school or college you have to hand a draft in" ooooppppsssss

  • @eholtcj2449
    @eholtcj2449 Před rokem +3

    You actually gave me the most important advice I needed to hear, which is to make sure that the taught subjects are really what i need, you saved me from wasting alot of time in studying something that i'm not interested in, thank you

  • @peeper2070
    @peeper2070 Před 3 lety +8

    I hate people being murdered which has led me to develop a passion in criminology from a very young age

  • @stoychorusinov5519
    @stoychorusinov5519 Před 5 lety +22

    “I’ve always been doing university (since the age of 15) illegally so now, at the verge of high school graduation, I can finally do it without having to be chased by the security department”. How about that you smart heads?

  • @hongbo-wei
    @hongbo-wei Před rokem +6

    Thank you so much for your valuable advice. I believe this helps a lot in my application! : )

  • @Solhick
    @Solhick Před 4 lety +11

    As a third year, I found this very helpful... why am i here

  • @usmanajanah1543
    @usmanajanah1543 Před 7 lety +23

    I know that this videos will guide the successful completion of my application. Thanks in a million, for sharing your wonderful advice.

  • @lianpage1805
    @lianpage1805 Před 6 lety +89

    These are pretty lazily edited. I've only watched two videos from this channel and I've already seen 3 recycled clips.

  • @Syrus7sk
    @Syrus7sk Před 6 lety +82

    7:37 I hate socializing and hanging out with my friends...

    • @hantram3329
      @hantram3329 Před 5 lety +1

      So do I. But we should choose one in another to write in this, especially for the foreign learners who want to get the scholarships.

  • @Brlitzkreig
    @Brlitzkreig Před 6 lety +39

    The music is so annoying.

  • @abdifatah9290
    @abdifatah9290 Před 4 lety +4

    Watching before i do my application. Good luck to me

    • @nikola206
      @nikola206 Před 4 lety

      Abdifatah Hassan if you need any advice I’d love to help! I start at Oxford this autumn and I know just how hard it’s been for next years applicants to get the help they need from their schools, or even just getting decent feedback. If you need advice or feedback my email is lochlandpoppy@gmail.com. Best of luck with your application!

  • @lilai777
    @lilai777 Před 3 lety +6

    What if my experiences as a child are directly related with my passion and future career plan?

  • @spiritblood1100
    @spiritblood1100 Před 3 lety +3

    I think we need comedical timing on the cutting of clips, and then I’ll be fully engaged.

  • @chukwudianuforo3024
    @chukwudianuforo3024 Před 3 lety +3

    I'd like Jerome Chan to be my tutor!!!

  • @ornellalukombo9929
    @ornellalukombo9929 Před 7 lety +2

    Thank you for this really helpful video !

  • @malikapandey9291
    @malikapandey9291 Před 4 lety +3

    Could you please give a sample of any student ‘s personal statement which has stood out ? It will be of great help :)

  • @mariomario7096
    @mariomario7096 Před 2 lety +1

    I use essay-makers when I don't have time to write a paper

    • @vg6761
      @vg6761 Před 2 lety

      💀

    • @teresaboyd4406
      @teresaboyd4406 Před 2 lety

      do they do presentations? I mean power point, I need 20 slides on microeconomy by tomorrow. Can they do?

  • @lia.mira88
    @lia.mira88 Před 5 lety +2

    I love this video. Thank you very much!

  • @lordhammad
    @lordhammad Před 3 lety

    Very helpful! Thanks a lot

    • @emilycarter8922
      @emilycarter8922 Před 2 lety

      You might want to check this out czcams.com/video/5ZUgT5cgTg0/video.html

  • @_str4mbolik
    @_str4mbolik Před 4 lety

    Please, explain to me something because I am bit confused. Why there are things you say in the video we should avoid in a personal statement. But, in your website the examples are the opposite? It does not make any sense.

  • @ihaveyu
    @ihaveyu Před rokem +2

    the bald guy is speaking like he's been through the trenches reading these personal statements

  • @generalchannel5708
    @generalchannel5708 Před 3 lety +2

    well, it turns out that I am strange

  • @vexling111
    @vexling111 Před 5 lety +1

    TFW u notice typos in your PS after you sent it

  • @loredanastefan1138
    @loredanastefan1138 Před 3 lety

    hey I applied for Uni & started foundation yr & got support by Student Finance ,2019 : I only had one repeat unit from foundation yr paid by me, 2020: I change my course from b.mangmt to HR , now Student finance not paying for the course, what should i do? @thestudentroom

  • @elalaelasariuinjakarta7548

    Thank you. Greetings from Indonesia

    • @aabsharkhan6883
      @aabsharkhan6883 Před 3 lety

      if u need professional and genuine statement of purpose, letter of motivation, research proposal etc. then inbox me or whatsapp +923485061163.... *low cost

    • @elalaelasariuinjakarta7548
      @elalaelasariuinjakarta7548 Před 3 lety

      @@aabsharkhan6883: I will teach British English to some students from low-income families in my country. Hoping they will be able to apply for scholarships. Actually, I teach Genomic in Medical School. I will teach them before going to Oxford for a presentation this year. This wonderful video is for our students.

  • @layfonbishop9109
    @layfonbishop9109 Před 4 lety +1

    Is it alright to mention the development and progression of my camping skills in fortnight?

  • @roryscottish8053
    @roryscottish8053 Před 6 lety +4

    The oldest universities. Are oxbridge Aberdeen Glasgow ediinburgh and st andrews

  • @Mustafa-ov3vu
    @Mustafa-ov3vu Před 3 lety +4

    Most of the average universities dont even read it they just send you an offer (only top ones like cambride, oxford, lse, imperial etc do)

    • @kenzahcarstairs5417
      @kenzahcarstairs5417 Před 2 lety +2

      Not for all courses though... Oxford doesn't place much importance to PS for courses like chem

  • @rainuriftiannehziraelwance9582

    MEANINGS

  • @TheCallofdeath123
    @TheCallofdeath123 Před 8 lety +31

    Only interested in oxford advise

    • @UponTheStarz
      @UponTheStarz Před 7 lety +129

      Advice*. I doubt they would be interested in you :)

    • @TheCallofdeath123
      @TheCallofdeath123 Před 7 lety +12

      Kitsunɘ haha... i'll give you that one. I was typing fast so didn't think of the actual way of spelling it. :)

    • @lifewithdylan
      @lifewithdylan Před 7 lety +7

      Kitsunɘ 😂😂😂

    • @WelshKyle
      @WelshKyle Před 7 lety +20

      *Advice, The asterisk goes before the correction. They won't be interested in you either. ;)

    • @UponTheStarz
      @UponTheStarz Před 7 lety +36

      Kyle​ And after a comma the next letter isn't capitalised. I would be more worried about spelling mistakes rather than symbols :)

  • @sarifudinalamati4804
    @sarifudinalamati4804 Před 4 lety +1

    where to apply the personal statement? university website? lecturer? or ...?

  • @vocationalimpact3832
    @vocationalimpact3832 Před 6 lety +1

    If you need an opportunity to strengthen your CV and personal statement, Volunteer Invest offers an array of programmes in Ghana, India, and South Africa for students to apply their academic background and gain real-world experience, all while making an impact in the development of an international community.

  • @potatae6027
    @potatae6027 Před 4 lety +3

    7:37 Wait, what are friends? I've never had one.

  • @rainuriftiannehziraelwance9582

    contant of these were all.

  • @i_am_megamind
    @i_am_megamind Před rokem +1

    Thank you. hahahaha...from a young age..

  • @ayubaalim2201
    @ayubaalim2201 Před 3 lety

    my love from Somalia

  • @dinona247
    @dinona247 Před rokem

    bald guy is hilarious