My personal statement is under 4000 words but with spaces between paragraphs it is exceeding 47 lines. Should I give no space between Paragraphs, it looks clumsy to me (But it fits 47 lines then) or I can give space exceeding lines keeping it under 4000 words.
Hi, thanks for getting in touch. Personal statements get formatted into one block of text when sent to universities, so you won't need to include paragraph spacing! I hope this helps, Rob.
Hi there, We recommend not leaving any additional lines between the paragraphs on your personal statement as there is a line limit of 47 lines. Is there anything else I can help you with? Dexter
@@Ucasonlineofficial oh my gosh! so i dont need to have a whole blank line between each of my paragraphs? i have under 4000 words but im over the 47 line limit, however when i remove the linebreaks between the paragraphs, it's exactly 47 lines. is this okay then? it is fairly clear where i am intending for it to be a new paragraph since the sentence stops about halfway through the line.
That is absolutely fine, yes. Universities understand that there is a line limit, so they won't be expecting line breaks between the paragraphs. I hope that helps. Joe
Hi there! Applicants are only able to supply one personal statement on their UCAS application form, which should reflect their suitability for the course/s they're hoping to gain admission to - so to comment on their academic ability, any extracurricular activities, etc. You can find some really helpful guidance on how to write a personal statement to suit all your institution and course choices here - bit.ly/2MLmjrY Kemi😊
Hello, Thanks for getting in touch. It is best to chat to the Uni you'd like to ask what they might need in addition to the information given in your application. Their contact details are in our Search tool bit.ly/2ItuNiO Kat
Hi there, Thanks for your message. You are welcome to contact your referee to discuss your choice of course on the application, if the application has already been submitted you would need to contact your uni choices to ask if a revised reference can be sent to them directly. Amy
Hi there, Your personal statement will be read by the admissions department at your choices of Uni. You don't need to address it to a particular person or University. Jordan
Hello, Thanks for your message. If you can give us a call one of the team will be happy to check the best way to sort that out for you. You should call us on 0371 468 0 468 or +44 330 333 0230 (from outside the UK) Kat
Fab - Loved this! so helpful. Thanks
My personal statement is under 4000 words but with spaces between paragraphs it is exceeding 47 lines. Should I give no space between Paragraphs, it looks clumsy to me (But it fits 47 lines then) or I can give space exceeding lines keeping it under 4000 words.
Hi, thanks for getting in touch.
Personal statements get formatted into one block of text when sent to universities, so you won't need to include paragraph spacing!
I hope this helps,
Rob.
Can it just under 47 lines...? (I can barely write one!)
Hi there,
The personal statement does not have to be exactly 47 lines, this is the maximum number of lines that can be used.
Amy
Hi there, should I leave a line inbetween my paragraphs?
Hi there,
We recommend not leaving any additional lines between the paragraphs on your personal statement as there is a line limit of 47 lines.
Is there anything else I can help you with?
Dexter
@@Ucasonlineofficial oh my gosh! so i dont need to have a whole blank line between each of my paragraphs? i have under 4000 words but im over the 47 line limit, however when i remove the linebreaks between the paragraphs, it's exactly 47 lines. is this okay then? it is fairly clear where i am intending for it to be a new paragraph since the sentence stops about halfway through the line.
That is absolutely fine, yes.
Universities understand that there is a line limit, so they won't be expecting line breaks between the paragraphs.
I hope that helps.
Joe
If I apply to five different institutions, can I write a separate personal statement for each institution or do I prepare one statement for all five?
Hi there! Applicants are only able to supply one personal statement on their UCAS application form, which should reflect their suitability for the course/s they're hoping to gain admission to - so to comment on their academic ability, any extracurricular activities, etc.
You can find some really helpful guidance on how to write a personal statement to suit all your institution and course choices here - bit.ly/2MLmjrY
Kemi😊
What would count as evidence if I am doing a social policy and social change course?
Hello,
Thanks for getting in touch.
It is best to chat to the Uni you'd like to ask what they might need in addition to the information given in your application. Their contact details are in our Search tool bit.ly/2ItuNiO
Kat
Can I contact my referee to change my reference as I have changed my course I'd like to study.
Hi there,
Thanks for your message.
You are welcome to contact your referee to discuss your choice of course on the application, if the application has already been submitted you would need to contact your uni choices to ask if a revised reference can be sent to them directly.
Amy
How would I know who's going to read my personal statement?
Hi there,
Your personal statement will be read by the admissions department at your choices of Uni. You don't need to address it to a particular person or University.
Jordan
@@Ucasonlineofficial What if at this point I've changed my mind regarding the degree course I want to study?
Hello,
Thanks for your message.
If you can give us a call one of the team will be happy to check the best way to sort that out for you.
You should call us on 0371 468 0 468 or +44 330 333 0230 (from outside the UK)
Kat