05/09/2006, 10:43 AM
Hey, I've got some more advise for writing your personal statement. I started thinking about my persoanl statement weeks ago, even before the 2006 A level results were out. Many hours I have spent starring at my computer screen willing for inspiration from somewhere and only managing to come up with 'UCAS Persoanl Statement' at the top of the page, (I will be leaving this bit out by the way, a title at the top helps in a way I think).
My advise is to keep a notebook beside your bed. I found that as soon as I went to bed at night my brain started to work overtime and thought of some really great things to say on my persoanl statement. I also wake up in the night with inspiration. Sounds strange I know but I asure you it's true. Come morning, it's all forgotten or a bit patchy. So, if you're like me and can think well when it's dark and quiet, invest in a bedside notebook and write down everything you think of as soon as it reaches your brain. It's really worked for me.
I also suggest to carry a notebook when you go out. I find inspiration often comes on public transport as what else can you do but think!? As a budding novelist I carry a notebook anyway.
I hope this helps and if anybody tries this let me know, whether it's a success or not.
Good Luck
My advise is to keep a notebook beside your bed. I found that as soon as I went to bed at night my brain started to work overtime and thought of some really great things to say on my persoanl statement. I also wake up in the night with inspiration. Sounds strange I know but I asure you it's true. Come morning, it's all forgotten or a bit patchy. So, if you're like me and can think well when it's dark and quiet, invest in a bedside notebook and write down everything you think of as soon as it reaches your brain. It's really worked for me.
I also suggest to carry a notebook when you go out. I find inspiration often comes on public transport as what else can you do but think!? As a budding novelist I carry a notebook anyway.
I hope this helps and if anybody tries this let me know, whether it's a success or not.
Good Luck