the personal statement that got me into cambridge (HONEST tips + free feedback)

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  • @donald6617
    @donald6617 Рік тому +18

    omg i know this is 3 years old but i hit a brick wall writing my statement and you talking about personal experiences led to me cooking up just the most beautiful paragraph on exploitation and worker contracts - tysm

  • @claireisabel5953
    @claireisabel5953 4 роки тому +71

    This video is going to be so helpful for everyone applying to university!! Your personal statement is beyond impressive and I'm a bit in love with your editing 😍😍

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  4 роки тому +6

      CLAIRE 🥺🥺 YOU ARE THE SWEETEST thank you. i literally smile so much at all your comments 💜💜

    • @rizwanqadeer2412
      @rizwanqadeer2412 28 днів тому

      Impressive information, could you please reply me with your email?
      I want to be your friend and get your precious review on my personal statement.
      Thanks in advance 🙂!

  • @anniel1668
    @anniel1668 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you so much for posting this! The first draft of my personal statement is due next week and i had no idea where to start, your video was super informative and friendly and i’m actually excited to start writing it now :))

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  4 роки тому +1

      thank YOU! i'm so glad!! 🥰🥰 i'm sure you'll do great 🥳

  • @laurenmoore2059
    @laurenmoore2059 4 роки тому +31

    This video was so useful! I’ll be writing my personal statement for law over this summer and would love some feedback once I have finished.

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  4 роки тому +2

      thank you so much 🥰🌈 i'm excited to read your PS!

    • @nikola206
      @nikola206 4 роки тому +2

      lauren moore if you need any advice I’d love to help! I start at Oxford this autumn and I know just how hard it’s been for next years applicants to get the help they need from their schools, or even just getting decent feedback. If you need advice or feedback my email is lochlandpoppy@gmail.com. Best of luck with your application Lauren!

    • @c2seme
      @c2seme 2 роки тому +1

      Did you get in??

  • @dani.f.1264
    @dani.f.1264 3 роки тому +20

    This is the FIRST out of countless videos I've watched that has actually helped me. You don't know how helpful you are. I noticed you said you're no longer accepting PS. Are you accepting them now(once I follow through with the steps of course)? If you are, I haven't written mine yet, but hope to do so VERY soon and I REALLY need your help. I really hope you respond. I'd be so grateful!❤❤

  • @natalieseah2007
    @natalieseah2007 4 роки тому +1

    thank you for this super useful video :") been kinda struggling with writing a personal statement, this has helped me so much... love ur warm, bright, bubbly energy too hehhe

  • @elloloo3344
    @elloloo3344 Рік тому

    This is an amazing video!! You are one of the most insightful and useful UA-camrs I have found to help with university applications :)

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  Рік тому

      im so glad it helps!!!

  • @bibliophilogy
    @bibliophilogy 4 роки тому +1

    I'm here yay 😍😍 another upload!! I don't know why but you make me wanna study law too 😂 and I'm not even doing law in a levels 🤡 but this is going to be so helpful when I apply uni! Thank youuuu nessa 😍❤️❤️

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  4 роки тому +3

      aww meg!! thank you AND i didn't do law at a levels either, it's not necessary! thank you for watching hehe

  • @sandratansh
    @sandratansh 4 роки тому +1

    hey! just wanted to thank you for making such an informative video. it’s really helpful for me, and i’m sure for other students as well!!

  • @farahfarique1537
    @farahfarique1537 2 роки тому

    I literally in love with you like you are so kind and this has been so helpful ❤️💐

  • @anya5567
    @anya5567 4 роки тому

    hey nessa your video is brilliantly made!! love it 💖

  • @softglow9
    @softglow9 3 роки тому

    I am so thankful I came across this video, it was really eye-opening and very helpful!

    • @emilycarter8922
      @emilycarter8922 2 роки тому

      You might want to check this out ua-cam.com/video/5ZUgT5cgTg0/v-deo.html

  • @macs7404
    @macs7404 4 роки тому +7

    Thank you very much for the tips and information given. Especially reading out your own personal statement, so others can see the high quality of excellence required. I'll definitely be emailing you my personal statement sometime, if you have the time of course, so you can rip it apart. Thanks :)

  • @meenakshim6610
    @meenakshim6610 4 роки тому +1

    literally binge-watching all your videos, and well, you now have a new subscriber! i’m applying to cambridge soon and i would love for you to read my personal statement draft, if that’s possible. p.s you’re doing some great work, and also, love the editing🤩

    • @nikola206
      @nikola206 4 роки тому

      Meenakshi M hi I can give you feedback and advice your personal statement if you like, my email is lochlandpoppy@gmail.com I’m starting at Oxford this autumn and I’m currently helping a few people with their ps so one more would be no problem. Best of luck with your application xx

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  4 роки тому

      aww that makes smile thankyou!!💗 yes ofc!! < 3

  • @ShaniaShelton
    @ShaniaShelton 4 роки тому

    This is so insightful for people looking to get into Cambridge (or anywhere haha)!!

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  4 роки тому +1

      thank you!!😊 im glad you think so haha i was a mess filming this

  • @dima-belle9170
    @dima-belle9170 3 роки тому +1

    This is so helpful! Thank you!

  • @chq2252
    @chq2252 Рік тому

    ahhh the reviews are no longer available :C I'm currently struggling with writing mine haha... I'm an international student and I want to try my hand at applying to my dream school :D It's so amazing how you can write so eloquently! I did realise that I left myself very little time to prepare for the LNAT and writing my PS ( I wish I decided to give applying to oxbridge a try earlier hhh) however I am determined to just try my best and if I get in, wow, amazing, and if not, at least I know I gave it a shot! Thank you for the tips! 我会努力加油的😆

  • @laurynroberts4227
    @laurynroberts4227 4 роки тому +3

    thank you for posting this! will definitely revisit when it’s time to write my own, i’m going into year 12 this year and just wondering what subjects did you study at a-level if it’s okay for me to ask?💕

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  4 роки тому +3

      thank you for watching 🥰. i studied maths, biology, psychology and did an EPQ!

  • @isd99
    @isd99 4 роки тому +3

    Wow! That was helpful, I was born in India and move to the uk

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  4 роки тому

      i'm so glad!! i'm sure your PS will turn out great 🥳

  • @Daniel-tp4ue
    @Daniel-tp4ue 3 роки тому

    Thankyouuuuuu!!!! It's very helpful😭❤❤

  • @natashadavey7988
    @natashadavey7988 4 роки тому +12

    Thank you so much for doing a video like this, and in so much detail. I’m planning to apply to Cambridge to study Geography in just a few weeks now, and literally panicking about my personal statement. I’ve done 4 drafts in total so far, but my teachers are currently not replying to their emails because it’s the holidays??? So only my mum has read it and given me advice. I’d love for you to have a look at it so I’ll drop you an email 😊💕

  • @harryarmstrong2002
    @harryarmstrong2002 4 роки тому

    Thanks so much, Nessa! I would be so grateful if you could make a video on the Cambridge Law Test?

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  4 роки тому

      thank you for watching!! 🥰. yes! i plan to make that soon ☺️

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  4 роки тому

      hi harry! i (re)uploaded the video just now! hope it helps :)

  • @rosie6
    @rosie6 2 роки тому

    Where did u get the bear cup? It’s sooo cute and also huge huge congratulations!

  • @brat6359
    @brat6359 4 роки тому

    Wow this tips is realy helpful thank u💗

  • @Destiny-yd2uh
    @Destiny-yd2uh 4 роки тому

    This video was soo useful, thanks for sharing, and will send you my personal statement for feedback.
    Thanks 😊

  • @ly-rj2bv
    @ly-rj2bv 2 роки тому

    did you not have a character limit? that seemed quite a lot for 4000 characters including space? I couldn't fit in everything i wanted 😭😭

  • @millie7289
    @millie7289 4 роки тому +2

    You’re the first youtuber whose personal statement video has made me feel much more at ease about writing it... thank you ! The only thing I’m worried about is work experience, since I have none and any scheduled was cancelled due to COVID:( is it useful to watch Supreme Court live-streams and examine these court cases and talk about it in my PT? I’ve read a few books, am in a law society at college but I don’t have much experience at all so I’m struggling with what to do whilst we are in lockdown :/

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  4 роки тому +1

      i'm happy you feel more at ease 🥰 thank you for your kind words.
      for work experience, don't worry about it! honestly it's just ONE out of the MANY ways you can show your passion - and i only mentioned my work experience in like 2 sentences on the PS. :)
      i would suggest looking at virtual internships, can be useful! SC livestreams could be interesting, but to examine them in your PS might be too complex.
      you can talk about those books to keep your PS academic!! and you can also talk about the skills you gained from your society. key point is to not just describe what you did/the event, but focus more on the skills you gained from it :). you can also use your a level subjects to show what qualities you have as a candidate!!
      dont worry too much about the work experience 🥰 many dont have it! and its completely okay

    • @millie7289
      @millie7289 4 роки тому

      nessa lui would be talking about how leading my law society be useful, how I headed debates on complex topics and my EPQ on capital punishment vs life sentence be useful to discuss too, as well as my books and subjects? Is this enough for my academic section??

    • @millie7289
      @millie7289 4 роки тому

      nessa lui but than you so much you’re so sweet!! you’re so kind for taking time out to help :)

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  4 роки тому

      @@millie7289 i think that sounds perfect for your academic section ☺️☺️!! its more than enough as long as you use them well :))) you got this!

    • @millie7289
      @millie7289 4 роки тому

      nessa lui thank you so much ! Honestly I really needed to hear someone say this since I’ve been reading examples from lots of overly privileged students who have done every type of work experience under the sun and I felt really inadequate with what I have. Thank you so much, you’ve eased my anxiety more than you could know :)

  • @parthp9595
    @parthp9595 4 роки тому +1

    Hey Nessa, awesome video, thanks so much! I'm wondering what you would suggest writing in the 80% academic side because most of my strengths lie in my experiences such as moot court.

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  4 роки тому +1

      thank you :))
      i focused mine heavily on the books i've read! can also include your subjects, articles/reflections on your subject. '80% academic' is just focusing on your subject and discussing it :)

    • @parthp9595
      @parthp9595 4 роки тому +1

      @@NessaLui hmmm can I discuss an article by a law review? Also thanks so much, you have been so helpful!

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  4 роки тому +1

      @@parthp9595 if you can link the article to your own passion etc. then yes!! treat it as though you were discussing a book :) + ☺️☺️ im so glad!!

  • @nabihahzinn
    @nabihahzinn 3 роки тому

    This video is really helpful! Really hope you will be accepting personal statement feedback soon as I am currently writing mine right now. ☺️☺️

  • @sanjanachoudhary5051
    @sanjanachoudhary5051 4 роки тому

    I'm so much looking forward for you to to read my first draft of personal statement!

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  4 роки тому

      i'm looking forward to reading it! 💜☺️🥳

  • @RamtoshRathore
    @RamtoshRathore 9 місяців тому

    Where can my personal statement be reviewed for free!?

  • @mitchmalvin4374
    @mitchmalvin4374 4 роки тому

    Hi Nessa! I have been a big fan of your videos as they have been really helpful. I just sent an email to you regarding my personal statement hehe. Your help is really appreciated!!

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  4 роки тому

      awww thank you 🥰 will send u my feedback before sept!!

  • @dorothyrajagukguk
    @dorothyrajagukguk Рік тому

    Thank youu!

  • @ielts3022
    @ielts3022 3 роки тому

    It’s so motivational to see ur video. Thank you a lot. I’m still so worried about my gpa. How much gpa is needed to be accepted to llm in cambridge?

  • @RamtoshRathore
    @RamtoshRathore 9 місяців тому

    Hey sister, can you help me with my PS?

  • @KLN-q9q
    @KLN-q9q Місяць тому

    I wish you can review my personal statement 😢

  • @cheryl868
    @cheryl868 4 роки тому

    this video is really helpful and you seem really sweet hehe 🥺 I really wanna study law in cambridge as well but with my GCSEs grades, i probably won't be able to 😔

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  4 роки тому +1

      NO!!! still apply! your gcse grades are genuinely not the be all end all (you don't need all As/A*s to get an offer). you can do it, don't give up. your gcses are only one part of their considerations, you have so much more (ie a level predictions, teachers reference, your ps and interview) 😊😊😊
      +thank you awww < 3

    • @cheryl868
      @cheryl868 4 роки тому +1

      @@NessaLui that is really reassuring! one of my biggest regrets is probably not working hard enough for GCSEs, but I'll have to do my best for alevels,, I'm really looking forward to your new videos btw! 💘

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  4 роки тому

      @@cheryl868 you can do it 🥰🥰❤ thank you for your support 🥺

  • @trinamitra9805
    @trinamitra9805 4 роки тому +1

    I'd definitely like some help with the personal statement!

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  4 роки тому

      🥰

    • @nikola206
      @nikola206 4 роки тому

      Trina Mitra if you need any advice I’d love to help! I start at Oxford this autumn and I know just how hard it’s been for next years applicants to get the help they need from their schools, or even just getting decent feedback. If you need advice or feedback my email is lochlandpoppy@gmail.com. Best of luck with your application Trina!

  • @maisharahman532
    @maisharahman532 3 роки тому

    is it alright if I send in my personal statement still? I need help especially because as an international student nobody can help me here ;-;

  • @aleenaalam8643
    @aleenaalam8643 2 роки тому

    Do you have to submit your gcses / igcse grades?

  • @NayilC
    @NayilC 4 роки тому +1

    This video was super helpful thank you! Would it be okay if I emailed you my personal statement?

  • @Sam-cz7bu
    @Sam-cz7bu Рік тому

    Hey...how many days have you spent in writing your personal statement?
    I'll be applying to law schools this year and a reply from you will be highly appreciated! :D

  • @MalaakStage
    @MalaakStage Рік тому

    this was very helpful thanks a lot!

  • @imanirfanullah2801
    @imanirfanullah2801 3 роки тому

    Hey! By any chance are you accepting drafts for feedback right now ?

  • @belindatan7890
    @belindatan7890 2 роки тому

    May I know why didn't want to go Durham uni?

  • @awfulbaby29
    @awfulbaby29 4 роки тому

    awesome video omg thanks so much! Is it okay if i send you my personal statement when i finish it in the next few weeks? xx

  • @elizabethdavy4057
    @elizabethdavy4057 4 роки тому

    I would really love if you could take a look at my personal statement Nessa. Thank you so much!! x

  • @ifeoluwaadeniyi6598
    @ifeoluwaadeniyi6598 Рік тому +1

    Hello ❤️. Thank you this was helpful. I have this rough sketch kind of and I don’t know how you may help in reviewing it. Thank you❤️. Do you have an active email I can send it through to😂❤️

  • @kiarapinto8884
    @kiarapinto8884 2 роки тому

    hey! I know it's been like two years but I'm applying to Oxford this October and I was wondering if you'd still be able and interested in reading my personal statement. I really enjoyed this video, it was defintely one of the most helpful, so I'm very glad I've found your channel!

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  2 роки тому +2

      hello!! im no longer doing free reviews but will review for a fee same as all the other students i currently have :) please email nessaluitutor@gmail.com if you are still interested! 😊

    • @justabrittoday
      @justabrittoday 2 роки тому +1

      I’m applying to Oxford in September and I would love to exchange and talk about our personal statements as well! It would be nice to have someone going through the process at the same me.

    • @kiarapinto8884
      @kiarapinto8884 2 роки тому

      @@justabrittoday that sounds amazing! I would love to

  • @yappington3000
    @yappington3000 2 роки тому

    hi! do you still read personal statements?🥺

  • @dilyarakenzhegaliyeva9974
    @dilyarakenzhegaliyeva9974 3 роки тому

    Hi, Nessa! Are you still not accepting personal statements? I have a really not normal situation and still applying (can explain better via email). Can you please take a look at my essay? Im an international student from Kazakhstan. BS from USC.

  • @rajaaalwodai5745
    @rajaaalwodai5745 11 місяців тому

    Hi Nessa, I’m currently doing my MRes personal statement and I came across your video. I’m wondering if you’ll be willing to have a look and give me feedback? Thanks

  • @sokmai9977
    @sokmai9977 4 роки тому

    Like your video ❤️❤️

  • @callumstevens4020
    @callumstevens4020 4 роки тому

    I'd love to send over my current PS for feedback if that's ok 😁?

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  4 роки тому

      please send it to my gmail! i will get back to you ASAP :)

    • @callumstevens4020
      @callumstevens4020 4 роки тому

      @@NessaLui thank you very much!

    • @nikola206
      @nikola206 4 роки тому

      Callum Stevens if you need any advice I’d love to help! I start at Oxford this autumn and I know just how hard it’s been for next years applicants to get the help they need from their schools, or even just getting decent feedback. If you need advice or feedback my email is lochlandpoppy@gmail.com. Best of luck with your application Callum!

  • @samira-cm1oe
    @samira-cm1oe 4 роки тому

    hii im gonna send you my first draft please🙈

  • @bethany1900
    @bethany1900 3 роки тому

    Which monthly law masterclasses did you do? Xx

  • @flavianacraznic6564
    @flavianacraznic6564 3 роки тому

    I know you are not accepting personal statements now but I would really need some feedback pleaseee

  • @harryarmstrong2002
    @harryarmstrong2002 4 роки тому

    Hi Nessa, I saw this video a while ago but hadn't fully written my personal statement. If you have the time, I would really appreciate any feedback. Thank you so much!

  • @ThePinkprincessrose
    @ThePinkprincessrose 4 роки тому

    This was incredibly helpful! I'd be extremely grateful if you could read my personal statement too x

  • @sofiasolanki7839
    @sofiasolanki7839 4 роки тому

    Hiya Nessa, brilliant video (as always!) I am writing my personal statement for Law this Summer and some feedback would be very much appreciated!!

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  4 роки тому

      aww thank you :)) yes!!

  • @mariaa__vega
    @mariaa__vega 4 роки тому

    Your so pretty great statement !!!! I’m new to your channel hope we can support each other!❤️ and Im so happy for you!

  • @miriamlo3699
    @miriamlo3699 4 роки тому

    hey nessa, i'm from hong kong as well! i'd love for you to read my ps :)

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  4 роки тому +1

      looking forward to receiving it! 😊😊

  • @emanzaidi8848
    @emanzaidi8848 3 роки тому

    Can you please give feedback on mine please please 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 I’m interested to study biomedicine

  • @elifcetin516
    @elifcetin516 4 роки тому

    I just send you an email with my Personal Statement. Looking forward to receiving your feedback ;)

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  4 роки тому

      i emailed you back!!

    • @nikola206
      @nikola206 4 роки тому +1

      Elif Cetin if you need any advice I’d love to help! I start at Oxford this autumn and I know just how hard it’s been for next years applicants to get the help they need from their schools, or even just getting decent feedback. If you need advice or feedback my email is lochlandpoppy@gmail.com. Best of luck with your application Elif!

  • @krustytheaustralian1095
    @krustytheaustralian1095 4 роки тому

    R u Australian?

  • @sairabano9770
    @sairabano9770 4 роки тому

    Hello Nessa,
    I do hope you are well and keeping safe!
    Is it possible you could review my personal statement? I have now sent this to you via email. I would appreciate any feedback :)
    Thank you so very much, i really do appreciate it!

    • @nikola206
      @nikola206 4 роки тому

      Saira Bano if you need any advice I’d love to help! I start at Oxford this autumn and I know just how hard it’s been for next years applicants to get the help they need from their schools, or even just getting decent feedback. If you need advice or feedback my email is lochlandpoppy@gmail.com. Best of luck with your application Saira!

    • @sairabano9770
      @sairabano9770 4 роки тому +1

      @@nikola206 Hello Poppy, I do hope you are well and keeping safe!
      That would indeed be absolutely fantastic! Thank you so very much for your kindness :) I will of course send you an email.
      Thank you once again!

    • @NessaLui
      @NessaLui  4 роки тому

      hi saira!🥰 i've received your email! i've been a bit busy, but i'll get back to you asap! 💜