Help with a Writing Personal Statement With thanks

Writing Personal Statements • A personal statement is a chance to reflect on what

Writing Personal Statements • Introduction - brief background about yourself – for example: “I

Writing Personal Statements • Involvement in School Life – for example: – – –

Writing Personal Statements • Interests and Hobbies – for example: – Playing or watching

Writing Personal Statements • Positions of Responsibility – for example: – Team captain –

Writing Personal Statements • Other Qualifications/Certificates/Awards – for example: – Music awards e. g.

Writing Personal Statements • Work Experience/Part Time Work – for example: – What you

Writing Personal Statements • “Something Extra” / Achievements you’re most proud of ! –

Writing Personal Statements • Personal Qualities – for example: – Reliable – Responsible –

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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: – – – – Sports teams Drama Music Organising events Assist at open evenings School magazine Environmental projects Take part in school trips

Writing Personal Statements • Interests and Hobbies – for example: – Playing or watching sport – Drama classes – Walking – Reading – Charity work – Computer games – Fishing – Keeping fit

Writing Personal Statements • 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

Writing Personal Statements • 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

Writing Personal Statements • 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

Writing Personal Statements • “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