How should a personal statement be structured?
Explain why you want to study the subject, show what you have done to explore it, and connect your skills and experiences to the course. Use specific examples rather than general claims. Formats differ: UCAS has recently moved to set questions, while many postgraduate statements are free-form, so check the current guidance.
Admissions tutors expect statements to be your own work, so use the model as a guide, as our responsible use policy explains. For job applications, see CV writing.
