TOP 15 TIPS OF PERSONAL STATEMENT WRITING (CREATED BY YEAR 2 EXTENDED DIPLOMA MEDIA)

1.  60%  course  and  academic  content,  30%  work  experience,  10%  career  aspiration.    2.  Avoid  cliché  –  limit  the  use  of  “passionate”  and  also  “from  a  very  early  age  I’ve  always  loved  media…….”    3.  Complete  a  few  drafts  and  take  plenty  of  time  to  complete  it;  proof  read  a  number  of  times.    4.  Be  careful  with  humour  and  quotes.    5.  Do  not  copy.    6.  Show  elements  of  critical  thinking.    7.  Do  not  start  every  sentence  with  “I”.    8.  Avoid  using  italics  or  bold.    9.  Include  independent  study  and  projects  completed  outside  of  college.    10.  Keep  information  relevant  and  positive.    11.  Include  what  you  have  learned.    12.  Explain  what  you  can  contribute  to  the  course/industry.    13.  Clear  layout/paragraphing.    14.  Include  specific  examples  of  inspiration/influences.    15.  Include  what  you  want  to  learn  in  HE.