HOW TO WRITE A UNIVERSITY PERSONAL STATEMENT! (Examples Included!)

THIS IS WHAT I WILL COVER
ü The 7 things you MUST include in your
University Personal Statement.
ü Tips on what makes a STRONG UNI
PERSONAL STATEMENT.
ü Example Keywords & Phrases you can
use!
ü An example TOP-SCORING University
Personal Statement you can use as a guide!

Welcome to this UNIVERSITY PERSONAL
STATEMENT training tutorial!
TOP
SCORING
Personal
Statement
Included!
My name is
Richard McMunn…
https://www.youtube.com/careervidz

7 THINGS TO INLCUDE…
#1. What MOTIVATES YOU to
undertake this course.
#2. The SKILLS & QUALITIES you
have that are a match for the
course description.

#3. The REASONS WHY you are
applying for this course & university.
#4. Why your are SUITABLE for
the course.

#5. Any GROUPS or SOCIETIES you belong to
or EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES you
undertake, and why these will help you at uni.
#6. Any WORK EXPERIENCE OR
VOLUNTEERING you have
undertaken.

#7. A final POWERFUL CLOSING
STATEMENT that states why they
should accept you.
Let’s now take a look at a top-scoring
sample UNIVERSITY PERSONAL
STATEMENT!

UNIVERSITY PERSONAL STATEMENT (EXAMPLE)
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU: I am highly-motivated to study this
university course for two main reasons.
Firstly, I have held a strong passion for this subject since being first
introduced to it during a school lecture. I felt an immediate connection
with the content matter, which then led me to carry out my own further
research to understand more about the subject, its purpose and its
background.
The second reason is due to the fact I want to eventually work
within an industry that requires a particular depth of knowledge
in this subject area. Being someone who has high personal and
professional standards, I want to make sure I have the necessary
qualifications and education to excel within my long-term career
plans. https://www.youtube.com/careervidz

SKILLS & QUALITIES: I have studied the course description
to make sure I have the necessary skills and qualities to
succeed.
I have also assessed the current knowledge I possess based on
the subject, to ensure I have the confidence and foundations to
go on and achieve my educational goals.
I have a positive attitude towards study, a great passion for
the subject matter, the ability to analyze and think critically,
and also the determination to persevere and work
independently, reliably and consistently for the duration of
the academic course.

UNIVERSITY PERSONAL STATEMENT (EXAMPLE) (Copyright Richard McMunn. All rights reserved)
REASONS WHY: I want to study at this university
because I believe the standard of tuition I will receive
is second to none. I do not want to spend time at
university only to get by with a basic level of
education and academic qualifications.
I want to use my time wisely, and to achieve that goal, I
will need committed and supportive lecturers, a positive
environment in which to learn and study, and also to be
surrounded by like-minded students who are all working
towards a similar goal. This university will give me all of
those things, and more. https://www.youtube.com/careervidz

WHY SUITABLE: I am suitable for this course because I
understand the only way I will achieve success is
through hard work, dedicated quality study time, and also
the desire to contribute positively whilst I am at
university.
This includes, supporting other students on the course,
having a positive mindset and attitude, and also being open to
learning from everyone.
I am also suitable because I understand the university is
investing time, energy and resources into my education,
and therefore, I have a responsibility to take this
seriously. https://www.youtube.com/careervidz

GROUPS, SOCIETIES + EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
In the past, I have been a member of a number of groups
and societies, including a debate society at school and also
an evening study musical class.
I also participate in school sports teams when the opportunity
arises. All of this has increased my confidence when debating
subjects maturely, and being a member of a team has given me
experience of working with other people to achieve a common
goal.
All of the skills I have gained will help me throughout
university to become an integral part of the community.

WORK EXPERIENCE & VOLUNTEERING:
Approximately 18 months ago, I undertook a part-time
job at a local restaurant. This experience has given me
many skills that I believe will be of benefit whilst at
university.
I have learned the importance of hard-work, being
organized, punctuality, and also teamwork. I have learned
the importance of taking responsibility for myself, and I am
also learning how to manage my own finances effectively.
Again, all of these skills will help me to be successful at
university and to also get the most out of my time here.

POWERFUL CLOSING STATEMENT: I have considered
carefully the responsibility that goes with attending
university.
I realize how important it is to ensure I use my time wisely, to
study hard, to listen to the lecturers and to also engage with
other students to ensure this opportunity is not wasted.
Attending university is something I take very seriously. I
understand places are not given away lightly. On that basis,
I assure you I will work hard, act as as a positive role model
for the university, and I will make sure I achieve my goal of
attaining exceptional grades throughout each term and
semester. https://www.youtube.com/careervidz

HIGH SCORING KEYWORDS &
PHRASES

WATCH THIS VIDEO!
https://youtu.be/7IL8EuPNCoE

HIGH SCORING UNIVERSITY
PERSONAL STATEMENT
KEYWORDS & PHRASES
“I have chosen this course because not only do I have
the appropriate skills, qualities and attributes to
succeed, but because I also see it as an important
step that will enable me to achieve my long-term
career goals and aspirations.”

HIGH SCORING UNIVERSITY PERSONAL
STATEMENT KEYWORDS & PHRASES
“There comes a huge amount of responsibility
attending university, and if I am successful with
my application, I will work hard to succeed
whilst also contributing positively to the
university community.”

HIGH SCORING UNIVERSITY PERSONAL
STATEMENT KEYWORDS & PHRASES
“I have chosen this university because not only
is the standard of academic teaching and
education to a very high standard, but I also
believe I will gain in many other ways, including
developing the necessary interpersonal and
professional skills which will allow me to go on
and succeed in my chosen career.”

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