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You have a limited space to tell universities who you are, what you want to do, and why they should accept you.  \nWriting about yourself can be a difficult task, particularly if you don’t have a lot of experience doing so. Don’t worry – we're here to help!  \nThis guide will get you started on your statement and take you through the process step-by-step.  \nThe personal statement is one of the final sections of your UCAS application. However, you shouldn’t leave it until the last minute. Give yourself plenty of time to write.   \n\n| Your personal statement must beat least 1,000 characters long, including spaces . The maximum is 4,000 characters or 47 lines, |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| whichever comes first. | |\n\n| It’s a good idea to write your statement in a separate document, make all the edits you want, and then copy and paste it into your |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| application. | |\n\nPlan out your structure and key points before you start writing, just like an essay. You can use this guide to decide what to include.  \n1. Introducing yourself   \nWhile you shouldn’t start your introduction with “My name is...”, it’s vital to tell whoever’s reading your application who you are .  \nStart by answering these questions:  \n Why are you interested in studying your subject?  \n What is it about university that appeals to you?  \n Where do you hope a degree will take you?  \nInclude any relevant anecdotes and details about yourself that will make your application stand out. Has someone inspired you to study your chosen subject? Have you always dreamed of a particular career?  \n2. Skills & achievements   \nYou have to demonstrate the things you’re good at and provide examples to back it up. Include things like:  \n Any awards you’ve received.  \n Hobbies or activities that build skills.  \nWork experience and what that taught you.  \n Volunteering or projects like Duke of Edinburgh, Step Together, or Young Enterprise.  \nIt’s a good idea to take a look at the course(s) you’re applying for. You should be able to pick out the qualities universities are looking for in students of that subject.  \n3. Final checks   \nThere are a few dos and don’ts to make sure your personal statement is the best it can possibly be:  \n• Do proofread everything. A spellchecker might not pick upon every mistake so make sure your writing makes sense .  \n• Don’t mention the names of any specific universities if you’reapplying to more than one. They all see the same application.  \n• Do have someone else read your statement before you submit it. A teacher or family member could have suggestions.  \n• Don’t be tempted to copy someone else’s writing. Your statement should be unique to you and similarities will be caught out.  \n• Do feel confident! If you take the time to really think about your statement, plan it out, and write to the best of your ability, then it’s a job well done.","cbCaisesT4LlCAoN","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisesT4LlCAoN","pdf",109125,"English","# Before you begin\n# Plan your structure and key points\n# Introducing yourself\n## Questions to answer in your introduction\n# Skills & achievements\n## What to include\n# Final checks\n## Dos and don’ts","[{\"question\":\"How long should a UCAS personal statement be?\",\"answer\":\"It must be at least 1,000 characters (including spaces) and can be up to 4,000 characters or 47 lines, whichever comes first.\"},{\"question\":\"What should be included in the introduction?\",\"answer\":\"Explain who you are for the reader, why you’re interested in the subject, what appeals about university, and where you hope the degree will take you. 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