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Computer IT Personal Statement
The Reader
The reader is important to consider when writing your personal statement. The Admission Officer will have to choose between thousands of potential IT students with the same academic background.
We have found many students applying for computer related courses often confuse the reader before he even has the chance to begin reading. Therefore, it is important to understand the reader and and write in perfect English.
One of the key complaints admissions officers have, is that the personal statements sound the same, often poorly structured, and that they do not convey the reasons why the applicant wishes to study at university. We know that the elements of a winning personal statement include a range of inspiring themes that run throughout the personal statement.
- 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.
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.
