Writing  a personal statement as an international student for university application 

Writing  a personal statement as an international student for university application 

The key part of the university application process is writing an impressive personal statement. 

Why is it important ??

It is very important to write an excellent personal statement because  it improves your chances of selection at your desired university abroad. 

Convincing the admission department before experiencing the advantage of studying abroad is important, that you deserve the dream of studying in a university abroad.

Now let us tell you, what is a personal statement ?

A personal statement is a voice that tells  “why you want to study at a university and why they should choose you for the program”.

It’s your opportunity to prove that you are a deserving applicant and show about your interests, achievements, experience, and aspirations.

Let’s start writing …

Your personal statement must seek the reader’s attention from the conception, so get to the key point quickly. Open with a concise line that grabs “who you are” and “your aspiration for the course you’re applying for”.

Don’t waste your time trying to impress the admissions tutor with impressive clichés ;it’s actually not impressive and they would have seen enough. 

Try to make a memorable first impression if you communicate your desiring aspiration and excitement from the beginning.

Starting on with your own quotes and what you believe becomes impressive rather than giving somebody else’s quotes ,because the admission tutor is interested only in your thoughts and what you believe, you will lose your authenticity if you use somebody else’s words too much .

What you must include:

Why do you want to study abroad: Studying abroad is a huge decision, so you will need to prove you’re ready to take the step.

Why do you want to study in this specific country: Tell the admissions tutor the importance of the country you choose and why it is the best place to pursue your dreams.

Why do you want to study this program: Show how Passionate you are about the subject you have chosen . This is the key ingredient in impressive personal statements. Be genuine with the subject interest you have chosen to study, your selection chances of being offered a place will increase.

Your aspirations and long-term career goals: Your commitment is seen if you discuss what you want to achieve after graduation in your field and also mention  your ambition.

Your communication and language skills: mention your results of any language proficiency tests you’ve taken and also tell how quick you grasp the new language.

Work experience in relevant fields: Always mention your training and internship programs in relevant fields , this will help you stand out from the rest .

The required documents to be submitted at  the university: You must include forms and references as part of your personal statement as asked by the university. Do not fail to submit them; this could result in rejection.

Now let’s structure the personal statement: 

There is no perfect way to structure your statement, the basic framework might help you craft your statement:

Introduction: In this section you should mention your aspirations for wanting to study abroad  and how it determines your interest in the subject and  future career goals.

Your academic results: Write about your academic achievements in related subjects and your knowledge about those subjects.

Professional experience and skills on related subjects: Tell the admissions tutor about any work experience or volunteering opportunities you have done related to the subject.

Extracurricular interests: Show that you are a well-rounded person who can balance your studies with your social life. 

Conclusion: Conclude it with your personal statement by reinforcing why you should be considered . Reiterate why you are an ideal applicant, and the aspirations you have for your subject at university.

Hope this blog helps you structure your impressive personal statement for university application

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