Personal 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 www.ucas.com/personalstatement. Writing about the course Why are you applying for your chosen course(s)? Chemistry Article Project – "Broccoli sprout compound may restore brain chemistry imbalance linked to schizophrenia." Chemicals surrounding us (ignorant -> open my eyes) Want to find more… 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. Practical -> another type of “influencer” Raw materials near us ---convert practical uses (medicine) Math/Chemistry/Physics All connected Math/Chemistry/Physics Obvious answer Ex) Math -> Series, 2d->3d Chem -> if there is reactant, we know what product will come out Physics -> inertia,force,tension,energy->predict a substance’s movement 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)? AI Camp (Korean Artificial Intelligence Association and Institute of Smart Education, 2019 AI Camp -> gain understanding of engineering Materials, process, w/ risks, budget, errors Tutoring UCAS personal statement worksheet Personal worksheet Do your current or previous studies relate to the course(s) that you have chosen? If so, how? Have you taken part in any other activities that demonstrate your interest in the course(s)? Korean Artificial Intelligence Association and Institute of Smart Education, 2019 AI Camp (Engineering) Tutoring (Math) TA (Chemistry, Biology) 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. Skills - Striving for answers - Fast and accurate problem-solving ability (Intern..?) -> specific example..? 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. Positions of responsibility 11th Grade Representative (11th) 12th Grade Representative (12th) The Head of Church Affair Department, 2019, (12th) Bowling Club Founder/Leader, Grade 10 Tutoring & Voluntary Club Manager, Grade 12 Newspaper Manager, Grade 12 Science Fair, Most creative board, Grade 11 Sport varsities Basketball Varsity, Grade 9,10,11,12 / KIAA Basketball 2nd place, Grade 11 / 3:3 Basketball 1st place, Grade 12 Volleyball Varsity / KISAC Volleyball, Grade 11/ KISAA Volleyball, Grade 12 Soccer Varsity, Grade 11 worksheet Obtained UCAS personal statement teamwork/co-operate/patience … Personal worksheet 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). (Sports) Systemically map out strategies - Analyze our team’s / opponents’ strengths and flaws - Observe how can we win (Playing Instruments) - Observe mood of the entire song - What section should be played slowly, rhythmical … Analytical / Systemical communication skills the ability to work as part of a team Work experience the capacity to motivate and lead a team 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. Playing Sports Basketball Varsity KIAA Basketball 2nd place 3:3 Basketball 1st place Volleyball Varsity KISAC / KISAA Soccer Varsity Playing Instruments Piano Praise Team Flute Orchestra CCAS Intern (+ TA..?) - Fast and accurate problem-solving ability Tutoring (Math) Fundraising for Coronavirus Fundraising for donating to South Sudan Donating foods to elderly ppl Is this relevant…? 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. CCAS Internship (Paid) - Playing a role as a Biology, Chemistry TA Grading Helping experiments Helping teachers - Helping teachers’ work Organizing files w/ excel Etc Tutoring Math (Paid) - 1:1 Tutoring Tutored Precalculus (G11 student) UCAS personal statement worksheet Personal worksheet 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. Since 8th grade, I attended international schools, which made me automatically consider going to universities in foreign countries. Why UK? High quality of edu. (reputation) UPCSE Diverse culture Because I attended international schools, most of the classes were taught in English, and because most of the teachers and students were more comfortable with English, when I talk to teachers or other friends, I had to talk in English. Thus, I am familiar with getting lectures in English. Moreover, outside of school, I volunteered at the Seoul Tourism Association i-Seoul, where I translated and guided tourists. I mostly spoke English when I guide them or translate them. 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? Chemical engineer - What chemical engineers do is what made me to choose chemical engineering major - Raw materials -> useful product - Related to human health - Want to be involved in applying scientific discovery to daily life Teaching - As I did the internship at the high school, I got interested in teaching. Dos when writing your personal statement Don’ts 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’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. UCAS personal statement worksheet