The personal statement that got me into Oxford

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  • @rosachibukhchyan2275
    @rosachibukhchyan2275 9 місяців тому +27

    this is the first personal statement video that gives actually useful advice. thank you!

  • @frebrazi
    @frebrazi 2 роки тому +48

    Thank you so much for this! I'm writing mine currently but I'm just so unsure how to structure it. This really helped me!

    • @JoeMead
      @JoeMead  2 роки тому +2

      Glad it helps! Best of luck

  • @lincoln5230
    @lincoln5230 2 роки тому +24

    I am a fan,currently writing a personal statement for college,learn’t a lot from you👏👏

  • @Dorcas.B
    @Dorcas.B 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you! I’ve just found your channel and it’s been so helpful.

  • @inkdotsdiaries
    @inkdotsdiaries 9 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for this insightful video.
    Literally laughed out loud at your reaction in 2:43 😂

  • @apophiak6062
    @apophiak6062 6 місяців тому +2

    This is really good, thanks Joe.

  • @minyare
    @minyare 2 роки тому +66

    My dream is to study mathematics at Oxford uni 🤲🇬🇧📚

  • @sparshgarg4450
    @sparshgarg4450 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for sharing this..helped a lot !!

  • @СнежанаПалкина-л8ш

    Hello, Joe!
    Thank you so much for what you're doing! I wanted to ask whether you check statements for graduate course. If you do, how can I reach out to you for reviewing? I have mine written and rewritten more than a few times, but with applying for Oxford comes with doubts and some anxiety, so I really need an outside and honest perspective.

  • @that_jael595
    @that_jael595 3 місяці тому

    I learned a lot. Thank you so much

  • @pankhuripareek6866
    @pankhuripareek6866 Рік тому +1

    hey joe, I am an indian student and need some major counselling for my personal statement, please drop a way i can connect to you, it would be the biggest blessing.

  • @an1405g
    @an1405g Рік тому

    hi joe! thankyou for this. is the guide in your desc still available?

  • @chukwumapaul3465
    @chukwumapaul3465 Рік тому

    Good stuff here. Thanks alot sir

  • @oblivious9609
    @oblivious9609 2 роки тому +6

    Do you have any advice on cutting characters? I’ve written two economics sections, extra curricular and conclusion, planning on intro and two more econ sections and at This rate my finished one will be like 5500 characters 😂

    • @JoeMead
      @JoeMead  2 роки тому +3

      5500 characters is absolutely fine to cut down from!
      Honestly there's no secrets: you just have to take several passes and cut non-essential words and phrases.
      As I said in the video, it's okay to jump around a bit in the personal statement, don't worry about being super fluid.

    • @constantinoplepasha5332
      @constantinoplepasha5332 2 роки тому

      Hello did you get in if you don’t mind me asking?

    • @oblivious9609
      @oblivious9609 Рік тому +1

      @@constantinoplepasha5332 no I was rejected pre interview, most likely because I didn’t do well enough in the TSA. I’d known that timing was tight, but time disappeared when I did mine 😂

  • @Hailey-s9v
    @Hailey-s9v 11 місяців тому

    Hi I just came across this video and this has really helped my application on how to structure and write my personal statement. I was wondering if I was able to send my Economics personal statement into you so I could get corrections ?

  • @halflife7501
    @halflife7501 Рік тому +2

    Thanks this was really helpful. Currently in the process of writing mine. I am looking for a book to read that contrasts the idea of free and open trade. Therefore, what books would you suggest that argue for protectionist policies, ideally the book would be old as I haven’t read a historic economic text yet. It’s just I’ve been unable to find one that meets this criteria.

    • @halflife7501
      @halflife7501 Рік тому

      @JoeMead just tagging you to make you see message as I forgot to first time around. Thanks 👍👍

  • @osmanthuswine48
    @osmanthuswine48 3 місяці тому

    If only I get to do DPhil and D.Litt in Oxford University 😓

  • @wendyo10168
    @wendyo10168 Рік тому

    Very helpful. Quite different from the states where ec s are emphasized. Do you think academics internship can go in to substantiate as well?

  • @iskander888
    @iskander888 2 місяці тому

    Awesome. What about masters in IT application....

  • @suyogbhandari2385
    @suyogbhandari2385 Рік тому

    hello joe ,how to structurize your interest in a subject that you hadnt taken in a levels but you are planning to study it for further studies

  • @sofiamushahed3152
    @sofiamushahed3152 2 роки тому +2

    Hello, just a quick question, do I have to submit the personal statements as well as the LNAT on the same date

    • @JoeMead
      @JoeMead  2 роки тому

      You can submit them at different times, provided they're both before the deadline!

  • @haroonnasare77
    @haroonnasare77 11 місяців тому

    I need a sop about the political science

  • @oderindeoluwatobiloba6045
    @oderindeoluwatobiloba6045 Рік тому

    Do I need to add an appreciation text at the end of my personal statement

  • @katerinageorgiou6622
    @katerinageorgiou6622 Рік тому

    hey, do you still review personal statements?

  • @marshamallo6325
    @marshamallo6325 2 роки тому +5

    Hi! I’m applying for a science based degree, but am an Oxford aspirant? Would it still be suitable for you to review my personal statement?

    • @JoeMead
      @JoeMead  2 роки тому +2

      Yes! I've got a few contacts that I can forward you on to.

    • @marshamallo6325
      @marshamallo6325 2 роки тому

      @@JoeMead wonderful! How shall I contact you?

  • @nicolemusic2242
    @nicolemusic2242 2 роки тому +2

    hi joe, is the link to personal statement checking service in the tutoring session? :)

    • @JoeMead
      @JoeMead  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Nicole, yes it is!

    • @nicolemusic2242
      @nicolemusic2242 2 роки тому +1

      @@JoeMead hi Joe, okay thank you! also thank you for making this video because my PS sounds way better now I have used your advice!

  • @tamuna_noghaideli9571
    @tamuna_noghaideli9571 Рік тому

    Please answer me, is it necessary to pass the mathematics exam for the master's degree?

  • @mertturna147
    @mertturna147 2 роки тому +1

    What would you suggest differenlty for a PPE essay

  • @mianabidrahman8038
    @mianabidrahman8038 2 роки тому +1

    How to Apply For Undergraduate scholarships?

  • @sts24-d1n
    @sts24-d1n Рік тому

    Hello, do you think you could read my current personal statement draft?

  • @succindallroy1
    @succindallroy1 2 роки тому +1

    Ive heard that oxbridge don't actually read your personal statement and they rely on the admission tests. Is this true?

    • @JoeMead
      @JoeMead  2 роки тому +6

      Admission tests are a (much) more important component of the application, but personal statements often come up in the interview at Oxbridge!

  • @jacopomolaro7616
    @jacopomolaro7616 Рік тому +2

    funnily enough one of my tutors who I did the interview with admitted she did not actually read it

  • @anjuthayyil
    @anjuthayyil 3 місяці тому

    Thank You so much !

  • @phasc5605
    @phasc5605 Рік тому +1

    Hi,
    Can I send a letter to the admission officer of a specific college of Oxford University even though it's not a personal statement but just a letter where I explain why I want to do PPE ?

  • @thebatmanshown8432
    @thebatmanshown8432 Рік тому

    Hey Joe, thanks for the video! Quick questions, I had re-written several ‘first’ paragraphs based on development and behavioural economics but I am not really sure about how to just write something, is there any advice I could receive from you and also is behavioural development economics actually a real field (I saw it online but I don’t know if I can fully trust the websites)?

    • @JoeMead
      @JoeMead  Рік тому +2

      Hey! Behavioural economics and Development economics are definitely 'real' standalone fields. Merging the two is definitely interesting and valid, but there'll understandably be fewer people at the intersection of the two

  • @vibecheck226
    @vibecheck226 3 місяці тому

    @Joel can you review my SOP? Please?

  • @Tin-m5c
    @Tin-m5c 17 днів тому

    this was helpful as fuckk!!! thanks bro!

  • @janewanjiku3241
    @janewanjiku3241 2 роки тому

    Hi... kindly share the link

  • @shanbhutta5159
    @shanbhutta5159 Рік тому

    Hey, Sir your personal statement is based in 750 words? Yes or no?

  • @BobSmith-y6o
    @BobSmith-y6o Рік тому

    Hi Joe, would it be possible for me to send you my E and M Personal Statement for you to review please?

  • @her.2024
    @her.2024 2 роки тому +1

    Hello I'm applying in English literature
    How can I do it
    Can u help me plz

    • @tssukiee
      @tssukiee 2 місяці тому

      Hello, did you get in if you don’t mind me asking?

  • @shanzabatool3773
    @shanzabatool3773 Рік тому +1

    Should I still apply to Oxford Economics and Management without further maths?. I do economics, maths , psychology at a level and a finance course that's worth half an A level?

    • @Infinitespam
      @Infinitespam Рік тому

      It definitely helps but unlike Cambridge, they aren’t very strict on it. But make sure to secure an A* in maths!

  • @bob820
    @bob820 2 роки тому +2

    so a small paragraph about management is enough? something short and concise?

    • @JoeMead
      @JoeMead  2 роки тому

      I'd actually recommend a fair chunk be allocated to the management section. It can be up to 70% of the degree and needs to have its fair share of character count. 2:1 ratio of Econ: Management would be fine I think.

  • @BHILHUNTERGAMING
    @BHILHUNTERGAMING 7 місяців тому +1

    Great Content.

  • @jingyizhang7618
    @jingyizhang7618 2 роки тому

    Hi! is this ps for an undergraduate application or a graduate application

    • @JoeMead
      @JoeMead  2 роки тому

      Undergraduate!

  • @samuela775
    @samuela775 2 роки тому

    cud I send u mine bruh🙏🏿 im aplying land economics for next week?

  • @marzz1129
    @marzz1129 Рік тому +1

    I got rejected for economics 😫😭😭😭😭😭

    • @SynthInspire
      @SynthInspire Рік тому

      I can help you create a compelling and persuasive personal statement that will help you get accepted. Please DM.

    • @merajjahandar9529
      @merajjahandar9529 Рік тому

      ​@SynthInspire please Help me

    • @marianamwase7966
      @marianamwase7966 Рік тому

      ​@@SynthInspire, I also need help😢

  • @emmanuelakalonu6396
    @emmanuelakalonu6396 2 роки тому

    I will love for u to help review my personal statement

  • @olivervincent3174
    @olivervincent3174 2 роки тому

    Hi Joe! Thanks for making this video. May I ask about the format of the personal statement? Like font, size, margins, single or double space, etc? Thank you in advance!!!

    • @JoeMead
      @JoeMead  2 роки тому

      Hi Oliver - you don't have to worry about any of that as I believe when you submit to UCAS you copy paste into a text box. The only limit is the 4000 character count

  • @temi31
    @temi31 2 роки тому +1

    What a-levels did you do?

    • @JoeMead
      @JoeMead  2 роки тому

      Economics, Physics, Maths, Further Maths

  • @simranbodh4337
    @simranbodh4337 2 роки тому

    What was ur tsa score

    • @JoeMead
      @JoeMead  2 роки тому

      I can't exactly remember but it was around 73 for numerical and 66 for critical thinking, averaging to 69-70!

  • @thiagogregory1
    @thiagogregory1 8 місяців тому

    Joe! You are such a handsome lad

  • @melonsmasssher
    @melonsmasssher 2 роки тому +3

    GOOD LORD, YOU'RE HOT!

  • @vedanthnath
    @vedanthnath 2 роки тому +1

    You look like harry kane

    • @JoeMead
      @JoeMead  2 роки тому +4

      I'll take it

  • @razvanbauer4048
    @razvanbauer4048 Рік тому

    meee

  • @ataqureshi7653
    @ataqureshi7653 2 роки тому

    Can I contact u for personal statment I will be really gratefull