Transcript Writing Personal Statements

Help with a Writing Personal Statement
With thanks to Abbey Grange High School who
provided these notes
Writing Personal Statements
• A personal statement is a chance to reflect
on what you have achieved and learnt.
• A chance to say what is special about you.
• It is used on Post 16 applications to
school, college or employment.
• The following slides show a suggestion of
what topics should be covered within your
personal statement
Writing Personal Statements
• Introduction - brief background about yourself
– for example:
“I am a student in Year 11 at …… School and my
target grades for GCSE’s are mainly C’s and D’s. I am
hoping to go on to do a course in beauty therapies
“I am a student in Year 11 at ….. School and my target
grades for GCSE’s are all A’s and A*’s. I am hoping to go
on to do A-levels in possibly Art, Economics, Music and
Geography.
Writing Personal Statements
• Involvement in School Life – for example:
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Sports teams
Drama
Music
Organising events
Assist at open evenings
School magazine
Environmental projects
Take part in school trips
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• Interests and Hobbies – for example:
– Playing or watching sport
– Drama classes
– Walking
– Reading
– Charity work
– Computer games
– Fishing
– Keeping fit
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• Positions of Responsibility – for example:
– Team captain
– Form representative
– School council member
– Role within any other school group
– Member of any organising committee
– Assist with any younger youth group e.g.
scouts
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• Other Qualifications/Certificates/Awards –
for example:
– Music awards e.g. grade 3 piano
– Sports awards/trophies
– Drama examinations
– Queen’s Scout Award
– Work placement awards
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• Work Experience/Part Time Work – for
example:
– What you did in year 10
– Babysitting
– Paper round
– Other part time employment
– All of these can contribute to skills acquired or
personal qualities e.g. responsibility
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• “Something Extra” / Achievements you’re
most proud of ! – for example:
– Involved in voluntary work
– Involved in charity fundraising
– Organised a major event
– Gained outstanding sporting, music or drama
achievements
– Helped out as a mentor/youth worker with
younger children
– Managed a special achievement like running
Writing Personal Statements
• Personal Qualities – for example:
– Reliable
– Responsible
– Hardworking
– Well organised
– Able to meet deadlines
– Sociable
– Good sense of humour
– Caring and helpful
– Honest