Writing Amazing Personal Statements | CareersLab

Have you wondered how to make a convincing case for joining a study programme; be that a master's , a PhD or any other option? Join UCL Careers Consultant Raj Sidhu, as he shares his 4 top tips from his years of experience reviewing personal statements. Lean how you can transform yours, and get offers from the world's finest graduate schools.
0:00 Intro
0:46 Tip 1: Focus on the Institution and Department first
1:19 Tip 2: Connect this course to your future career aspirations
2:18 Tip 3: Demonstrate your academic ability
2:57 Tip 4: Show how you might fit in
Please leave your comments and questions in the comments section below, or email ANY careers question to [e-mail] and it may well end up being covered by Raj in the next Viewers' Careers Q&A video, soon!

[@phuongvu8335]

I watched your video religiously for the past few months. I did everything u said, literally!!!Thank you thank you thank you I just got my conditional offer from UCL 😭😭😭

[@Chadpritai]

Which program?

[@brownskinstories]

This was sooo good 😌 will be incorporating these tips into my SOP for UCL 🥰

[@peterw8532]

Nice and concise

[@SupidashJason]

Currently 3rd year student, going to apply for Business Analytics in UCL for masters. Thank you for the insightful video.

[@olivialiando77]

thank you so much for sharing this SOP , really helpful.

[@veritybentley6405]

Thanks my luv xx

[@artemis4945]

This is so helpful! Definitely using these tips for my graduate applications to UCL haha

[@UCLCareersTV]

Ahhh great! I'm really glad to hear this, Artemis, good luck and I'll hopefully see you at UCL next year! :-) Raj

[@meghabhatia462]

Hi, thanks for this detailed video. I have a query about how is the written ability of an applicant perceived by the personal statements? Like in the first two paragraphs in the sample, 'build on' has been used twice, should the word repetitions be paid that much attention?

[@nimishabardia]

Thanks for the tips! These were so helpful. I was wondering if you will be have a look at my personal statement and share your feedback ?

[@UCLCareersTV]

Thanks Nimisha, you are too kind! I'm really glad you found this helpful. If you're a student at UCL we can definitely look at your draft

[@nimishabardia]

Thank you for your reply. Really appreciate it :) Unfortunately I am not a student yet but look forward to be one :D

[@catherineclarke5911]

Is this service available to study abroad students as well? I did one last term so I am technically a study abroad alumnus. Thank you! :)

[@anahavana931]

Watching these after getting so many rejections wondering why I didn't see it earlier :'(

[@UCLCareersTV]

Aww, Ana, I hope this helped :-) I'm sure the offers will start rolling in. Good luck!

[@1uzzy18]

does this apply for undergraduate personal statements

[@emilycarter8922]

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

[@abelievereverrising283]

No I don't think so bec u shouldnt mention the name of the university, since u will be applying to 5 different ones