Art and Design Personal Statement

The Reader
Each year thousands of students apply to study to art or design and Admissions Officers have the difficult job of choosing who to admit.

A poorly written personal statement can be extremely detrimental to your chances. Quality in your personal statement must shine through to build a good impression that lasts. Imaginative and inspiring personal statements are the hallmark of Get Into Uni and we are here to help you get the results you deserve.

The first consideration that we feel is important is to think about the reader.

Imagine how hard it must be to choose between potential students with the same academic background, that is why Admissions Officers want subjective criteria to make a decision, and in most cases the personal statement and portfolio is the best basis for making this decision.

One of the key complaints Admissions Officers have, is that the personal statement is often poorly structured, and that they do not convey the reasons why the applicant wishes to commit to the art world.

Get Into Uni understands Admission Officers to ensure that we deliver what they really need.

We surveyed a range of Admissions Officers to find out exactly what is their criterion.

Below are the top admissions requirements:

Write in clear English.
Allow friends, family, and teachers to read through your personal statement and provide feedback.
List paragraphs.
Be positive and enthusiastic.
Remember that Admissions Officers will read thousands of personal statements, and you want yours to be the one they remember.
Write in short sentences.
Be as clear as possible about why you have chosen your course of study.
Set out the unique features and extracurricular activities that will allow you to be selected ahead of your peers.
Take the opportunity to point out any occurrences or circumstances that may have affected your academic results.
Construct the personal statement into 4 to 5 paragraphs.
Keep sentences short and succinct.

By integrating the points above you can be sure that your personal statement will stand out. It is important to be aware of your readership because the personal statement should be tailored to what the reader wants to hear.

Now you have a better idea on what the Admissions Officers want to read let’s start our creative workshop.

Next: Start the creative thinking workshop.

Note: This guide is not intended to replace the advice of tutors, Admissions Officers, or teachers; Get Into Uni simply provides advice and exercises to help you write a compelling personal statement.