Personal Statement Worksheet

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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)?
One of the biggest reason which has derived me to select the Business Administration course is the skill set possess
by me as I believe skill set possess by me will get a good finishing touch with the help of degree of Business
Administration.
 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.
Subject which will be their in Business administration course will help me in improving the
knowledge which is possess by me in current scenerio, as I believe that information possess by me is
not that clear to trust the same blindly.
 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)?
As highlighted before as well, skill set possess by me is the big reason which used to give me the
confidence that I am more than good to have this degree. As skill which I possess is the one which are
required in Business administration course.

 Do your current or previous studies relate to the course(s) that you have chosen? If so, how?
Yes, At the time of completing the secondary study I was having business management as one of my
first choice subject.
 Have you taken part in any other activities that demonstrate your interest in the course(s)?
I have taken part in varieties of different seminar to improve my written communication and
organizational skill in generall, as in the past I was not that good at performing this two skill. By
taking part in the seminar I was able to improve my skill very effectively and I believe this will help
me at the time of pursuing degree from University.
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.
Team Building
Communication (Oral and writtern)
Time Management
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.
Representing my school in Business quiz in interschool competition was one of the proud
moment for me in generall.

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).
Traveling and exploring new places
football andall kind of outdoor sports
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.
Has completed the course in Site Supervision and safety scheme. Also having specialist and rainscreen operation certificate.
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 trying to learn variety of the different knowledge and information related to the degree. So that it
used to help me in overcoming variety of different sort of issue during carring out different activity of
course in University.

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 selecting english as a language to have a degree is because all of my previous course has
been also 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?
Looking to have own venture after completion of Business Administrative degree from the Universty.
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.