Guide to Writing an Impressive Motivational Letter and Personal Statement for University Admissions
Motivational Letter &
Personal Statement
Prepared by Keeling Small, Cyril Lusuegro & Deborah Watson-Small
Aim
•
To inform grades 10 and 12 students on how to
prepare themselves for writing motivational
letter and personal statement for university
admissions.
Prepared by Keeling Small, Cyril Lusuegro & Deborah Watson-Small
What is the Motivational Letter?
•
A motivation letter is more about your future
study plans and how the Bachelor’s you are
applying to is going to help you achieve your
goals.
Prepared by Keeling Small, Cyril Lusuegro & Deborah Watson-Small
What is the Personal Statement?
•
It is more about promoting yourself, aka why you are
the right candidate for a given undergraduate degree.
•
This is an opportunity to demonstrate you have the
skills, knowledge & experience to succeed on this
course.
•
It is an opportunity for the admission tutor to find out
more about you, your academic achievements, your
interests and your motivation(s) for studying at Higher
Education level.
Prepared by Keeling Small, Cyril Lusuegro & Deborah Watson-Small
What a student should be doing now to write an impressive
personal statement and or motivational letter?
•
Which skills are relevant for your course?
(logical & critical thinking, research skills, initiative, time
management, communication, leadership, teamwork, self discipline,
analytical abilities etc.)
•
What should I be doing now to ensure I am developing these skills?
(clubs & societies, high quality assignments/research & submit them
on time, community outreach, student council & work experience/
internship in relevant field).
Prepared by Keeling Small, Cyril Lusuegro & Deborah Watson-Small
What a student should be doing now to write an
impressive personal statement and or motivational letter?
•
Ensure that you are doing the correct combination of subjects that
links to career choice.
(Medical doctor-Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics & Biology).
•
In addition to IELTS & required entrance tests: SAT, NUFYPT etc.
Prepared by Keeling Small, Cyril Lusuegro & Deborah Watson-Small
Prepared by Keeling Small, Cyril Lusuegro & Deborah Watson-Small
Prepared by Keeling Small, Cyril Lusuegro & Deborah Watson-Small
Components of Personal Statement:
Introduction
– Why do you want to study the course? What
interests you about the subject area? What aspirations do you
have, further to university study?
Academic achievements/subjects studied at level 3 (AS and A2
levels etc.)
– Write about your academic achievements (skills
and knowledge)
Work experience/employment/volunteering –
Write skills that
you have gained from work experience, employment and/or
volunteering and how these experiences prepare you for
university study.
Prepared by Keeling Small, Cyril Lusuegro & Deborah Watson-Small
Components of Personal Statement:
Extra-Curricular activities/awards
(e.g. a First Aid
course or STEAM club) – Mention any other
achievements or extra-curricular activities that
demonstrate you have the relevant skills for the course
you are applying to.
Conclusion
– Finish with a brief summary. Why should
you be offered a place? Remember what the admissions
tutors are looking for and leave them with a good
impression.
Prepared by Keeling Small, Cyril Lusuegro & Deborah Watson-Small
Prepared by Keeling Small, Cyril Lusuegro & Deborah Watson-Small
References
Study portals at
https://www.bachelorsportal.com/search/#q=lv-
bachelor,preparation
, retrieved on September 19, 2019
Personal statement activity (The University of Manchester) at
http://documents.manchester.ac.uk/DocuInfo.aspx?DocID=21551
,
retrieved on September 19, 2019.
Prepared by Keeling Small, Cyril Lusuegro & Deborah Watson-Small
Learn how to effectively prepare for writing a motivational letter and personal statement for university admissions. Understand the difference between the two and discover valuable tips for developing essential skills through extracurricular activities, subject choices, and entrance exam preparations. Prepared by Keeling Small, Cyril Lusuegro, and Deborah Watson-Small.
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Motivational Letter & Personal Statement Prepared by Keeling Small, Cyril Lusuegro & Deborah Watson-Small
Aim To inform grades 10 and 12 students on how to prepare themselves for writing motivational letter and personal statement for university admissions. Prepared by Keeling Small, Cyril Lusuegro & Deborah Watson-Small
What is the Motivational Letter? A motivation letter is more about your future study plans and how the Bachelor s you are applying to is going to help you achieve your goals. Prepared by Keeling Small, Cyril Lusuegro & Deborah Watson-Small
What is the Personal Statement? It is more about promoting yourself, aka why you are the right candidate for a given undergraduate degree. This is an opportunity to demonstrate you have the skills, knowledge & experience to succeed on this course. It is an opportunity for the admission tutor to find out more about you, your academic achievements, your interests and your motivation(s) for studying at Higher Education level. Prepared by Keeling Small, Cyril Lusuegro & Deborah Watson-Small
What a student should be doing now to write an impressive personal statement and or motivational letter? Which skills are relevant for your course? (logical & critical thinking, research skills, initiative, time management, communication, leadership, teamwork, self discipline, analytical abilities etc.) What should I be doing now to ensure I am developing these skills? (clubs & societies, high quality assignments/research & submit them on time, community outreach, student council & work experience/ internship in relevant field). Prepared by Keeling Small, Cyril Lusuegro & Deborah Watson-Small
What a student should be doing now to write an impressive personal statement and or motivational letter? Ensure that you are doing the correct combination of subjects that links to career choice. (Medical doctor-Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics & Biology). In addition to IELTS & required entrance tests: SAT, NUFYPT etc. Prepared by Keeling Small, Cyril Lusuegro & Deborah Watson-Small
Prepared by Keeling Small, Cyril Lusuegro & Deborah Watson-Small
Prepared by Keeling Small, Cyril Lusuegro & Deborah Watson-Small
Components of Personal Statement: Introduction Why do you want to study the course? What interests you about the subject area? What aspirations do you have, further to university study? Academic achievements/subjects studied at level 3 (AS and A2 levels etc.) Write about your academic achievements (skills and knowledge) Work experience/employment/volunteering Write skills that you have gained from work experience, employment and/or volunteering and how these experiences prepare you for university study. Prepared by Keeling Small, Cyril Lusuegro & Deborah Watson-Small
Components of Personal Statement: Extra-Curricular activities/awards (e.g. a First Aid course or STEAM club) Mention any other achievements or extra-curricular activities that demonstrate you have the relevant skills for the course you are applying to. Conclusion Finish with a brief summary. Why should you be offered a place? Remember what the admissions tutors are looking for and leave them with a good impression. Prepared by Keeling Small, Cyril Lusuegro & Deborah Watson-Small
Prepared by Keeling Small, Cyril Lusuegro & Deborah Watson-Small
References Study portals at https://www.bachelorsportal.com/search/#q=lv- bachelor,preparation, retrieved on September 19, 2019 Personal statement activity (The University of Manchester) at http://documents.manchester.ac.uk/DocuInfo.aspx?DocID=21551, retrieved on September 19, 2019. Prepared by Keeling Small, Cyril Lusuegro & Deborah Watson-Small
