What should I write for my “Personal Statement?”
Monday, November 23rd, 2009On your myUface profile, there’s a space for a “Personal Statement.” You may be wondering what you should write here. The answer is simple. Write a short statement about three things:
- Who you are.
- Where you want to go.
- What kind of education you are looking for in order to get where you want to go.
The “Personal Statement” is not an essay, and so you should not feel pressured to write something long or structured. The Personal Statement is something that universities will look at, however, when they first glance at your profile. You want it to be an accurate advertisement of yourself as a candidate.
Things to include in your Personal Statement:
- What you’re interested in studying
- What your career plans are, if any
- Any information about yourself that is especially interesting or unique
Things to avoid in your Personal Statement:
- Any statements that are not true
- Trying to show an interest in everything
- Anything that does not relate to your field of study and career plans (for example, “I really want to study at a university near the beach so I can get a good tan.”)
