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WorksheetsPersonal Statements
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the purpose of a personal statement?
The purpose of a personal statement is to list the applicant's work experience.
The purpose of a personal statement is to provide insight into the applicant's character and suitability for a position or program.
The purpose of a personal statement is to showcase the applicant's academic achievements.
The purpose of a personal statement is to provide a summary of the applicant's hobbies and interests.
What should be the length of a personal statement?
1000-1200 words
500-800 words
300-400 words
100-200 words
What are some common mistakes to avoid when writing a personal statement?
Exaggerating achievements
Including irrelevant information
Using too many technical terms
Lack of focus, using cliches, not being specific, poor grammar and spelling, not showing self-reflection, and not following the prompt or guidelines.
What should be the tone of a personal statement?
Sarcastic
Humorous
Formal
Sincere
What are some effective strategies for starting a personal statement?
Using technical jargon and complex language to impress the reader
Some effective strategies for starting a personal statement include grabbing the reader's attention with a compelling opening, sharing a personal anecdote or story, stating your goals and aspirations, highlighting your unique qualities and experiences, and connecting your personal statement to the program or institution you are applying to.
Starting with a generic introduction that does not grab the reader's attention
Focusing solely on your achievements and not providing any personal insights or reflections
How important is it to tailor a personal statement for each college or university?
Very important
Not important
Somewhat important
Moderately important
What should be the structure of a personal statement?
Introduction only
Body paragraphs only
Conclusion only
Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion
How can you showcase your achievements and experiences in a personal statement?
By focusing only on one or two achievements and not providing any context or details about them.
By listing all achievements and experiences without any specific details or connections to future goals.
By using vague language and not providing any specific details about achievements and experiences.
By brainstorming and selecting relevant achievements, using strong language, providing specific details, and connecting them to future goals.
What role does storytelling play in a personal statement?
Storytelling engages the reader and showcases the applicant's experiences and qualities.
Storytelling is not relevant in a personal statement.
Storytelling distracts the reader from the applicant's experiences and qualities.
Storytelling adds unnecessary length to the personal statement.
How can you make your personal statement stand out from others?
By showcasing unique experiences, skills, and perspectives and by telling a compelling story.
By copying someone else's personal statement
By including irrelevant information and going off-topic
By using a generic template and not personalizing it
What are the maximum amount of lines in a Personal Statement?
27 lines
37 lines
47 lines
57 lines
When writing your personal statement you should...
Tell your story
Talk about your weaknesses
Not talk about yourself
How long should your Personal Statement be? select all that apply
a paragraph
what the specific instructions say
two pages
1000 pages
Should you have your personal statement proof read by multiple people?
Yes
No
Maybe
You should begin sentences with "I" in your personal statement
true
false
Which of these would you NOT include in your Personal Statement?
Part-time Work
Your Grades
Taster Days
Career Plans
When are Personal Statements used by universities?
At interviews
When reviewing applications
When students don't meet the terms of their offer
All of the above
What is a conditional offer?
One where your place on the course is guaranteed.
One where you must pay your fees before you start your course.
One where you must accept the university's decision.
One where you must typically meet certain academic requirements to be admitted onto the course.
If you are applying for the first time after June 30th or if you did not receive any offers or chose to decline all your offers or if you did not meet the requirements of your firm and insurance choices what system can you use to apply to university?
UCAS Apply
UCAS Extra
UCAS Clearing
UCAS Adjustment
How much does it cost to apply for more than 1 choice via UCAS?
£13
£99
£27
£52
On what date is the UCAS application deadline?
December 31st
January 31st
June 30th
February 25th
