Personal Statement Examples
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Our own comprehensive guides explain how to write your personal statement, step by step! Use our guide alongside our personal statement examples to help you prepare your own application.
- How to plan your personal statement
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- Getting started
- Writing your intro
- Writing your body
- Writing your conclusion
- Proofreading
- Tips and tricks
- Excellent personal statements
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Leadership PhD personal statement
Student-written example
My motivation for undertaking this doctorate programme is underpinned by a deep and persistent longing to learn. I believe education is not about competition and getting to the top (contrary to the message I was given by the schools I attended in India) but about building…
Nursing personal statement (6)
Student-written exampleIn the past six years, I have worked in various mental health care setting including NHS hospitals and community setting and I hope to RPL 500 hours from the previous experience I have acquired….
Law personal statement (8)
Student-written exampleMy endeavour in this regard is to equip myself with the sound knowledge of legal jurisprudence in order to approach wrongs with the law as my weapon…
Business MBA personal statement example
Student-written exampleThe Choosing University of East London for my MBA has some strong reasons. The flexibility in the program will help me build the requisite skills which will help me transit smoothly into technical marketing advancement…
Architecture personal statement (5)
Student-written exampleA Pencil, a ruler and a rubber were the essential tools I used when I was younger to draw and design things. I’ve always enjoyed designing at an early age, so it was given that I would pursue a career in design.
Law personal statement (7)
Student-written example
The subject of Law is of great interest to me. I am intrigued by constant developments in the law and the way that it adapts to today’s evolving society.
History personal statement example (2)
Student-written example
History has the potential to make the world a more tolerant place. Exposure to viewpoints from different cultures, classes and political groups is the only way we can move forward as a society….
Architecture personal statement example (4)
Student-written exampleArchitecture needs to incorporate the past, present and future, balancing aesthetics and healthy lifestyle. My vision is for architecture with sustainable quality living environments, where green businesses and technology companies will come together sharing ideas in harmony….
Law personal statement example (6)
Student-written example
Law may be viewed as a social construct: it is socially defined and therefore subject to change. Yet our views on what the law should represent can differ as moral judgments are neither absolute nor universal.