Personal Statement Worksheet

This worksheet is designed to help you think about information you could include in your personal statement. It provides guidance on writing your personal statement and includes space for you to write down your thoughts.

PERSONAL STATEMENT
WORKSHEET
This worksheet is designed to help you think about information you could include in your personal statement. We’ve included
space for you to write down any thoughts you have as you go along. More detailed advice and guidance about writing your
personal statement, including our UCAStv video guide, is available at
Writing about the course
 Why are you applying for your chosen course(s)?
Looking at the factor which has been derived me to select Business Administration as a course is the
personal interest and skill set possess by me. As I believe they are good enough for me to have Business
Administation degree.
 Why does this subject interest you? Include evidence that you understand what’s required to study the
course, e.g. if applying for psychology courses, show that you know how scientific the subject is.
Business administration includes the subject like Principle of management, business economy and
Business mathematic statiscs, I firmly believe that this sort of subject will enhance the skills possess
by me and may prove crucial for me in achieving my personal goal that is to start a new venture.
 Why do you think you’re suitable for the course(s)? Do you have any particular skills and experience that will
help you to succeed on the course(s)?
Reason which makes me suitable for this opening is the skill set which is developed by me during
professional commitment from last two year. I am having very good communication and team leading
skill which will prove a add on benefit for me at the time of pursuing the degree.

 Do your current or previous studies relate to the course(s) that you have chosen? If so, how?
Yes, at the time of completing my senior secondary studies I was having business management as a
first choice subject of mine.
 Have you taken part in any other activities that demonstrate your interest in the course(s)?
I have taken part in several of different conference and seminar in the past which has helped me in
building good motvating as well as organizing skill of mine.
Skills and achievements
Universities like to know the skills you have that will help you on the course, or generally with life at
university, such as any accredited or non-accredited achievements. Write these down here.
Examples can be found at www.ucas.com/personalstatementskills.
Communication skill
Organizational skill
Team Building skill
Motivating skill
Learning Skill
Leadership
Also think about any other achievements you’re proud of, positions of responsibility that you hold or have held
both in and out of school, and attributes that make you interesting, special or unique.

Wining Football championship for my school was the achievment I am always proud of,
reason behind the same was that we were underdogs in that competition but we have done it
for our school.

Hobbies and interests
Make a list of your hobbies, interests and social activities. Then think about how they demonstrate your
personality, skills and abilities. Try to link them to the skills and experience required for your course(s).
Loves to read books and build upon my previous knowledge
Very found of collecting coins
Work experience
Include details of jobs, placements, work experience or voluntary work, particularly if it’s relevant to your chosen course(s).
Try to link any experience to skills or qualities related to the course.
I have been working at Carlos Caffe for two years. In January 2017 I was promoted to team leader on the basis of skill
possess by me.
Mature students
Explain what you’ve been doing since leaving education, and provide additional evidence to support your
application. If you’re not in full-time education, you should give details of any relevant work experience, paid or
unpaid, and information about your current or previous employment.
I am working for the Caffe from last two year. As caffee generally used to include involvement of
good number of the customer which has helped me in improving my communication and customer
satisfing skill of mine in long run.

International students
Tell universities why you want to study in the UK and why you think you can successfully complete a course that is
taught in English. Say if some of your studies have been taught or examined in English and if you have taken part in
any activities where you have used English outside of your studies.
Reason behind completing the course in english is because english is my native language and all of my
previous studies has also been completed in English only.
Future plans
If you know what you’d like to achieve after completing the course, explain how you want to use the knowledge and
experience that you gain. How does the course relate to what you want to do in the future?
As mention above as well I will look to open my own venture on the basis of any innovative and
required product of that time.
Dos when writing your personal statement
> Do use your best English and don’t let spelling
and grammatical errors spoil your statement.
> Do show that you know your strengths and can outline
your ideas clearly. Use words you know will be
understood by the person reading your statement.
> Do be enthusiastic – if you show your interest in the
course, it may help you get a place.
> Do expect to produce several drafts of your personal
statement before being totally happy with it.
> Do ask people you trust for their feedback.

Don’ts when writing your personal statement
> Don’t exaggerate – if you do you may get caught
out at interview when asked to elaborate on an
interesting achievement.
> Don’t rely on a spellchecker as it will not pick up everything
– proofread as many times as possible.
> Don’t leave it to the last minute – your statement will seem
rushed and important information could be left out.