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Sell yourself and your science in a compelling personal statement

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Personal statements — essays highlighting personal circumstances, qualities and achievements — are used extensively in science to evaluate candidates for jobs, awards and promotions. Five researchers offer tips for making yours stand out in a crowded and competitive market.

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Most graduate school applications require one or more essays, commonly known as a personal statement. The personal statement or collections of essays are an opportunity for the admissions committee to put an actual person to a test score and GPA. It is an opportunity for you, the applicant, to demonstrate you have done the necessary reflection to know grad school and this program is the right next step for you. Through the narrative analysis of aspects of your personal, educational, and professional history, you are making explicit connections between your background and your goals and this grad program, albeit in a relatively short amount of space. You want to be enthusiastic, honest, confident, and succinct.

What the admissions committees may be evaluating about you from your personal statement:

Tips for Crafting a Personal Statement

Steps for starting to write a personal statement.

• When did you become interested in this field of study? What distinctive moments in your life story have led you in this direction?
• How have you been pursuing your interest so far? (e.g., education, work, volunteering)
• What have been situations or experiences that have forced you to grow or change?
• What experiences have made you decide on this degree program?
• What do you want/plan to do with additional education? What are your career goals?
• What is appealing to you about this field of study – what “fits” with you?
• What appeals to you about each specific school/program/department? (Make sure to do this for every program you are applying for!)
• What do you bring to the program or student cohort that others could benefit or learn from?
• Look at the prompt(s). Are there any ideas you haven’t already addressed? Write out any additional thoughts/stories that respond to the prompts.
• Read through your stories. Is there a common, compelling theme that emerges? Or is there a singular event that clearly tipped you in this direction? What is your “hook” that will compel the reader to be interested in you?
• What is the main theme?
• What stories/examples will you provide to demonstrate your preparedness and motivation? Which stories are most compelling?
• Some prefer to start writing by focusing on the theme in the first paragraph. Others find starting with the body paragraphs makes it easier to discover the theme as they are writing, and then they go back to develop the introduction.
• The first paragraph ultimately will be the most important as it sets up the rest of the statement, draws in the reader, and presents your “thesis” (why this grad program, why right now). So, make sure you spend time crafting the introduction.
• As you develop the body paragraphs, make sure you are always showing who you are/what skills you have (through examples and details) rather than telling. Don’t just say “I want to help people” or “I am a good listener;” use examples to illustrate how you have done those things.
• You could choose to start editing for length before getting feedback, but it is a good idea to get feedback early so that you don’t over-edit.
• Are you showing rather than telling?
• Are you clear and concise?
• Is your writing style active and varied?
• Are you within length limitations?
• Get more feedback and continue adjusting.

Be true to yourself in this process. You’ll get conflicting feedback and/or you may feel like advice doesn’t fit your style or goals. There is no obligation to follow all advice – do what feels right for you!

Sample prompts from real grad school apps:

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Much like a Cover Letter, a  PERSONAL STATEMENT  or  PERSONAL ESSAY  is your opportunity to sell yourself in the application process as an ideal intern, graduate student, research assistant. Typically they fall into two categories:

• a comprehensive personal statement – typical of most graduate school and professional school applications.
• a specified personal statement in response to a specific question or set of questions – typical of some graduate and professional school applications (like business school)

Questions to ask yourself as you gather material for your PS or PE:

• What’s unique or distinctive about you and your journey up to this point?
• What details about your life might make you a unique candidate? What personal history, people, events have shaped you and influenced your goals?
• How have you learned about this field? What classes, readings, conversations, seminars, volunteer or work experiences shaped this interest?
• What leadership, managerial or other skills or experiences have contributed to your growth?
• IF there are any gaps, discrepancies in your academic record – how can you account for them?
• What ( if any ) unusual obstacles, hardships have you had to overcome to get where you are now?
• What personal characteristics do you possess that would make you a success in this field? (integrity, compassion, focus, persistence…remember you’ll need to point to concrete things that demonstrate or document these characteristics)
• What skills do you possess? (analytical, communicative, leadership, organizational, etc.)
• What makes you a particularly strong candidate for this program and in this field?
• What other compelling reasons might your application to shine?

Additional Advice: 

• If the PS or PE asks specific questions , be sure to address them!
• Tell a story  – offer a compelling narrative  that demonstrates how your concrete experiences make you an ideal candidate
• Don’t BORE your readers – be fresh, lively – distinguish yourself!
• Be SPECIFIC – don’t talk only in generalizations but offer concrete examples, experiences but don’t exaggerate – TELL WHAT YOU KNOW
• Find an ANGLE – that makes your essay memorable
• Find a good “ hook ” – reel your readers in! Much like the popular science article you need to show your readers that it’s worth their while to KEEP READING!
• Show your knowledge of the field to brilliant effect!
• Research  as necessary – know the program, the work – and how how your experiences have made you appear to be ALREADY part of the program
• Be meticulous – proof read and proof read again – read it out loud a third and even fourth or fifth time – write MULTIPLE drafts ! Be clear and concise !
• avoid cliches, controversial or overtly political subjects, and avoid experiences or accomplishments from before HS (or if you’re actually applying to grad school – avoid HS all together!)

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You’ve made the decision to pursue a graduate degree, and your application is nearly complete. All the letters of recommendation are in, your writing sample is polished and ready, and your academic transcripts are organized. However, there’s one crucial component left to address – the required personal statement. But why is the personal statement so significant in the context of a graduate program application?

Numerous graduate school programs, including the Agricultural Education and Human Sciences (AEHS) Graduate Program, mandate a personal statement as part of their application requirements. This element serves as a valuable tool for the admissions committee to gain deeper insights into the educational objectives, research interests, and other pertinent background details of the applicants – aspects that may not be apparent from other obligatory application materials.

To assist you in crafting an insightful personal statement for the AEHS program and enhance the overall appeal of your graduate school application, here are five valuable tips.

Keep it Professional

Maintaining a high level of professionalism is crucial. Ensure that you address professionals by their accurate titles and refrain from using slang or jargon that could be misconstrued or unclear. It is advisable to have someone proofread your statement before submission; obtaining a second opinion on your writing can assist in identifying punctuation mistakes and other grammatical errors. Above all, remain authentic and true to yourself.

Share Your Research Interests and Plans for the Future

The AEHS admissions committee considers the personal statement as a platform for expressing your research interests and outlining your future plans. This integral component of the application aids our committee in assessing your compatibility with the program. Feel free to articulate your enthusiasm for the discipline, delve into your research interests, and elucidate how you intend to apply the knowledge gained in the program to real-world scenarios.

Be Honest About Previous Academic Pursuits

If your undergraduate GPA falls below the program requirement or if certain aspects of your application materials are not as robust, it’s important to acknowledge that NC State Graduate School mandates a 3.0 GPA for admission. The AEHS program encourages applicants to utilize their personal statement as a platform for explanation. Adopting a holistic admissions approach, our program recognizes that using the personal statement to address any concerns or red flags in your application can be pivotal, potentially making a significant difference and fortifying your overall application.

Share a Little Bit About Yourself

The AEHS program emphasizes that the personal statement serves as your chance to provide insights into who you are. Take the opportunity to explain why you’ve chosen our program, elaborate on your interests, and clarify your motivations for pursuing graduate studies with us. Whether a life experience has prompted your quest for further education aligned with our graduate program or if a previous student has inspired your pursuit of the same degree, share your story. Regardless of the circumstances, we view the personal statement as an icebreaker—a promising initial step in establishing enduring connections with prospective program faculty.

Mind Your Word Count

Similar to many admissions committees, our graduate admissions committee diligently evaluates numerous applications each admissions cycle. This process is both rigorous and time-intensive, underscoring the importance of adhering to the specified word count. While a slight deviation beyond the word count limit might be acceptable, an excessively lengthy personal statement can impede the reviewing process, diverting time that could be allocated to assessing your other application materials. Conversely, personal statements that fall short in length may convey the impression that insufficient thought and effort were invested. In essence, it is advisable to meet the minimum length requirement.

For additional valuable tips on crafting a personal statement for graduate school, please explore the links provided below:

• https://universityhq.org/degrees/masters/personal-statement/
• https://www.gograd.org/resources/grad-school-personal-statement/
• https://www.ucdavis.edu/majors/blog/how-to-write-strong-personal-statement-for-graduate-school
• https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/job_search_writing/preparing_an_application/writing_the_personal_statement/index.html
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With a scientific education background, personal qualities and a high personal interest in biological and biomedical sciences, I believe I am a strong candidate to continue studies in this field of study. I have a passion for the study of organisms. By understanding the biological roots and causes of issues within contemporary society, I intend to make a valuable contribution to future research and developments within the field of bioscience.

I am currently completing the first year in Biological Sciences, which has given me a firm grounding in many aspects of biosciences core areas, from biochemical and molecular biology to environmental and behavioural biology. I enjoy these areas of study and am on course to pass all modules.

My fascination with organisms and science started at a young age, which I have developed and nurtured into an ideal career path. I have developed theory, knowledge and laboratory experience in cell biology, genetics, evolution, diversity, form and function of microorganisms, protists, fungi, plants and animals; ecology and behaviour. I understand the subsequent years will develop my knowledge, research skills and lab techniques in biological diversity, genetics, physiology of organ systems, pathology and more.

Alongside my core studies, I read considerable texts on biosciences; Scientific American and The Biologist are journals which I keep regularly updated with. I independently attend science conferences which expose me to other likeminded peers, their findings, views and opinions on the relevant subject matter. I am also an Associate Member of the Society of Biology. I believe this extracurricular knowledge broadens my scientific judgements, providing me with alternative, innovative and intelligent views in the field.

I am a highly motivated individual pursuing advancement in the field of biosciences.

Being part of a drama group reflects my enjoyment of working with others in a team, personal expression and interpersonal skills, such as listening, providing feedback and diplomacy. As a lead Irish Dancer, I was responsible for ensuring group technique was synchronised and perfected. These skills are transferable in an academic environment, where I am involved in group projects, communicating with others and independent research skills.

As a highly personable and caring person interested in the workings of nature, I have also gained qualifications in St John’s Ambulance First Aid, Basic Nursing and Radio Communications. These invaluable skills have enhanced my confidence and ability, especially in work and volunteer environments.

Undertaking work at John Lewis, I was responsible for serving customers. Here I developed my interpersonal and organisational skills with a variety of demanding customers. These skills are useful for working with peers in an environment focused on understanding and progress of science.

I undertook a voluntary position in a deprived area of Pakistan in 2009, where I helped distribute food, clothes and blankets, and provided counselling to those in dire need of comfort and support. During this time, severe flooding took place, where I extended my voluntary services. This experience has given me insight into their needs and how science can improve their lives. Here I learned a great deal about myself and how further education, research and developments can contribute to the world in a more global scale.

I am ready to expand upon my knowledge and experiences with likeminded peers, in the field of biosciences. I look forward to learning from renowned professors, learning in a high-quality laboratory and adding to the academic body of research and developments. I hope to be a part of the world where I can make significant differences to people throughout the world from the bioscience community. This course will provide the platform for greater career opportunities to achieve this ambition.

I look forward to hearing from you soon, to discuss my application further.

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Criteria for success.

• Your personal statement convinces a faculty committee that you are qualified for their program.
• It convinces them that you are a good fit for their program’s focus and goals.
• You show a select group of skills and experiences that convey your scientific accomplishments and interests.
• Your experiences are concrete and quantitative.
• Your personal statement is no more than 2 pages.

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The graduate school personal statement tells your story and demonstrates that you are a good match for a particular department or program. Matching goes both ways: they should be interested in you, and you should be interested in them. Your personal statement should make this match clear.

Analyze Your Audience

Your personal statement will be read by a graduate committee, a handful of faculty from your program. They’re trying to determine if you will be a successful graduate student in their department, a positive force in the department’s intellectual life, and a successful scientist after you graduate. They are therefore interested in your qualifications as a researcher, your career goals, and how your personality matches their labs and department.

The graduate committee probably reads hundreds of applications a year. To make it easy for them to figure out that you are a good fit, make direct, concrete statements about your accomplishments and qualifications. To make it easy for them to remember you, create a narrative that “brands” you.

Create a personal narrative

PhD programs invest in the professional and scientific growth of their students. Get the committee excited about investing in you by opening your essay with a brief portrait of what drives you as a scientist. What research directions are you passionate about, and why? What do you picture yourself doing in 10 years?

Close your essay with a 2-3 sentence discussion of your career interests. No one will hold you to this; this just helps your committee visualize your potential trajectory.

Describe your experiences

Experiences are the “what” of your essay. What experiences led you to develop your skill set and passions? Where have you demonstrated accomplishment, leadership, and collaboration? Include research, teaching, and relevant extracurriculars. State concrete achievements and outcomes like awards, discoveries, or publications.

Quantify your experiences to show concrete impact. How many people were on your team? How many protocols did you develop? How many people were in competition for an award? As a TA, how often did you meet with your students?

Describe actions, not just changes in your internal mental or emotional state. A personal statement is a way to make a narrative out of your CV. It is not a diary entry.

Explain the meaning of your experiences

Meaning is the “why” or “so what” of the document. Why was this experience important to your growth as a scientist? What does it say about your abilities and potential? It feels obvious to you, but you need to be explicit with your audience. Your descriptions of meaning should also act as transition statements between experiences: try to “wrap” meaning around your experiences.

Demonstrate match to your target program

Demonstrate an understanding of the program to which you’re applying and about how you will be successful in that program. To do this:

• Read the program’s website. See what language they use to describe themselves, and echo that language in your essay. For example, MIT Biological Engineering’s website lists the department’s three objectives.
• Get in contact with faculty (or students) in your target program. If you have had a positive discussion with someone at the department, describe how those interactions made you think that you and the department may be well-matched.
• State which professors in the program you would plan to work with. Show how their research areas align with your background and your goals. You can even describe potential research directions or projects.

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Welcome to our popular Personal Statement series where we present a successful Personal Statement, and our Oxbridge Tutors provide their feedback on it. 

Today, we are looking through a Natural Science applicant’s Personal Statement that helped secure a place at Cambridge University. The Natural Science Course at Cambridge is a unique and demanding course focused on blurring the boundaries between the different fields of science. 

Read on to see how this candidate wrote a Personal Statement that helped secure their place on a reputable degree. 

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Natural Science (Physical) Personal Statement

The more I discover about physics, the less I realise that I know, and the keener I am to further explore unfamiliar topics at university. Studying areas such as special relativity and quantum mechanics have made me question concepts I took as given, such as the nature and manipulation of time and the degree of certainty to which we can truly know anything.

My particular interest in physics was sparked when I read an article on quantum physics, and was introduced to a simple description of the fundamental constituents of matter. This led me to read further about particle physics. I particularly enjoyed Brian Greene’s The Elegant Universe, which gave me a brief insight into the intricacies of string theory, and The Feynman Lectures on Physics, from which I learnt new mechanics and probability theory. I watch lectures on the MIT website, read New Scientist and am a junior member of the IoP to further my knowledge of new scientific developments. I enjoyed visiting CERN last year and learning more about the experiments conducted there. I have also competed in national challenges to develop my thinking skills further, achieving bronze in the Physics Olympiad, silver in the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge and gold in the Senior Maths Challenge. Additionally, this year I won the school leavers’ physics prize.

Last summer I attended a residential Headstart physics course at the University of Leicester, and spent three days at the Debate Chamber physics school. I enjoyed performing undergraduate experiments, and was particularly interested by the lectures on recent developments in nanotechnology and the ways in which nanoparticles could be used to destroy cancerous cells in the body. I also had a tantalising glimpse of some of the complex mathematics behind General Relativity, and would love to study this intricate topic in more detail. These experiences confirmed my love of physics as well as increasing my appreciation of more complicated subjects not covered by my A Level courses. Furthermore, they helped to develop my skills in processing new information and quickly adapting to unfamiliar concepts.

I recently took part in an extended-essay competition at school, producing an independently researched piece of work on the superluminal neutrinos apparently found in 2011. I focused on the impossibility of faster-than-light travel according to special relativity, and the implications for time travel the discovery would have had if the measurements had been correct. This gave me the chance to explore further a subject I was interested in but had not studied at school. I researched my essay by reading scientific journals and textbooks, and speaking to scientists I met at physics events.

I will shortly begin a paid internship at Hildebrand Technology Ltd, where I will be using mathematical modelling of real life situations for statistical analysis. This will be an opportunity to apply mathematical techniques I have learnt in school to more complex problems. This placement, along with self-studying university textbooks and extra further maths modules, will ensure that I maintain and expand my maths skills and scientific knowledge during my gap year.

In my final year I was captain of the school Boat Club. I have rowed in the top senior boat since I was 15, and in 2013 I won silver at National Schools and gold at Schools Head. This sport has involved intensive training, which demands self-discipline and commitment. I love music, and take part in many close harmony groups and choirs, as well as taking grades in musical theatre, singing and piano. My music and sport, along with lifeguarding and weekly volunteering at a local primary school, have allowed me to develop my time management skills and use the time I have for work efficiently and productively.

I am a hardworking and intellectually curious student and am excited by the prospect of developing my mathematical skills and studying physics at a more advanced level at university.

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Good Points Of The Personal Statement

This is a very good statement. The statement is well structured, and the student’s motivation to study physics is clear. All points are explained clearly, and experiences expanded on. The student uses examples beyond their A-level studies to explain their desire to study physics, which comes across very well to the reader.

Bad Points Of The Personal Statement

The student forgets to use quotation marks around the names of books etc., and also ‘the’ before ‘New Scientist’. Whilst these are rudimentary errors, a simple proof-read would have found these. The main issue with this statement is its length. There are eight paragraphs in total.  By the penultimate paragraph it is clear enough that the student has done many physics-related extra-curricular activities. The quality of the statement will not be reduced if it is shortened.  The student does not explain acronyms, e.g. ‘IoP’. Some sentences can be shortened in order to save space, e.g. ‘I have also competed in national challenges to develop my thinking skills further, achieving bronze in the Physics Olympiad, silver in the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge and gold in the Senior Maths Challenge’ can be shortened to ‘I have also competed in national challenges to develop my thinking skills further, achieving bronze, silver and gold medals in the Physics Olympiad, Cambridge Chemistry and Senior Maths Challenges respectively’.

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In general, this is a very good statement. It is well written, and the student’s motivation to study physics at university is clear from the very beginning. Due to the length of the statement, it is quite cumbersome to read. With some shortening, this would be a compact and powerful statement.

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Starting a personal statement can seem really intimidating, especially if you have no idea where to begin. Add on the extra pressure of applying to the course which had the highest number of applications last year and it can all get a bit much! Don’t let that get into your head though, natural sciences has, on average, a success rate (that is, applications converted into acceptances of an offer post-results) of more than 20% so those aren’t terrible odds!

There is a lot of advice available online about how to write a Natural Sciences Cambridge personal statement and, while I’m sure it’s great (I can’t say I’ve read all of it!), it often isn’t appropriate for those applying to very academic universities, especially Oxbridge, or for a course so broad as natural sciences. Luckily for you, I’ve compiled all of the very best advice that I received during my application process or gained during my time at Cambridge to make writing your Cambridge Natural Sciences Personal Statement much simpler! Read on to find out more…

Make sure to explain your interests in all of your subjects and why that makes you a good applicant for a broad degree such as natural sciences:

If (and when!) you get to Cambridge for your first year, you will be studying three science subjects and maths. This means you are expected to have a passion for more than one part of science! For example, I chose to study natural sciences because I really enjoyed both my chemistry and physics A-Levels, therefore wanted to study them both before specialising – this is a great reason to choose a course such as natural sciences! This means you should talk about both/all of your A-Level sciences (hopefully you are studying at least two) and why you are (ideally equally) passionate about all of them. 

If you don’t think that you are passionate about all of your A-Levels or are only really interested in one, then it’s possible natural sciences might not be the course for you. In this case, a single subject degree (e.g. straight chemistry) might be better for you. Read the course description on the university website – do your interests align with the course?

Justify all your subject interests with examples of how you explored these via an academic extracurricular or reading:

Don’t just say ‘I like biology because plants are cool’ – although hopefully, you wouldn’t put that anyway… Give more information! Talk about which areas of your A-Level subjects are your favourite and why, maybe you did a really fun practical in school or watched an interesting video in class. Then discuss how you acted on this interest, perhaps by watching some online open-source university lectures on the topic to expand your knowledge, going to a talk or even by reading a book.

I wrote a significant part of my Cambridge personal statement about two academic summer schools that I had attended, the Salters’ Chemistry Camp in year 10 and the Eton College Universities Summer School (aimed at introducing state school students to university-level topics) in year 12. Experiences like these tell an admissions tutor that you are really interested in pushing yourself academically and finding out as much as possible about your subject.

Don’t include too much information about your non-academic hobbies 

While these are great to include for other universities on your Natural Sciences personal statement, Cambridge will not be as interested. That’s not to say don’t include them though! Cambridge is looking for well-rounded individuals who have acquired skills such as time management, resilience and perseverance, often developed through sports, music and qualifications such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. As well as this, you submit the same personal statement to all the universities you apply to, so it must be applicable to all.

You should have at least 80-90% of your Cambridge personal statement dedicated to academics, and the rest can be hobbies and extracurriculars (I’m someone who did a LOT of hobbies: music, sports, dance, DofE – you name it, I did it! And even I managed to limit my discussion on hobbies to about 10-15% of my character limit, so if I can do it, you can too!)

Start early!

This is not a particularly long piece of writing, but there are lots of things to include! Ideally, everything you include in your Natural Science Cambridge personal statement you will have been doing anyway because it’s something you are doing because you’re passionate about your subjects, but it doesn’t always work out that way…Sometimes you will have to read an extra book or two to demonstrate the points you are making (and I would urge you to ACTUALLY DO everything you mention in your Cambridge Natural Sciences personal statement – you could be asked about it in the interview!). This means you need ample time to do all of the things you’ve said and then to write about them. I did about 6 or 7 drafts of my Cambridge personal statement so you definitely need to be thinking about it before you get to year 13, ideally by the summer of year 12.

Have mentors you trust look over your Cambridge Natural Sciences personal statement for you

Getting an outsider’s perspective on your Cambridge personal statement is a must. Ideally, this will be the opinion of people who have helped Cambridge candidates before, but if not, an adult familiar with the university application process (and better still, a scientist) e.g. one of your teachers will do.

Be sure to thank them for their help!

Finally, keep in mind the character limit:

You only have 4000 characters available to you, including spaces! When I said earlier that this is not a long piece of writing, I meant it. My Cambridge personal statement was JUST under the character limit and only 611 words! You will need to be as concise as possible, i.e. no waffling that isn’t directly relevant to the point you are making, and no long fancy vocabulary as it is character count that matters, not words.

UCAS has a personal statement builder on their website which you can use to check your Cambridge personal statement, as some word processors will count spacing and paragraph spaces differently. Yes, that’s right, you need to think about the number of paragraphs that you use carefully as making new paragraphs wastes precious characters, but one big block of text isn’t very appealing to the reader! Try to strike a balance here.

That’s all the advice I have for you! Take it all into consideration, but remember that you don’t need to eat, sleep and breathe your subject to the point where it’s unhealthy in order to get into university. That’s not what Cambridge is about and you are allowed to (and should – especially at school) have hobbies. Don’t forget that university is about becoming a well-rounded adult ready to tackle the world of work! I hope you find all of this advice helpful when writing your Cambridge Natural Sciences personal statement.

For other information about applying to Cambridge, see the blog on the Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment .

→ What should I include in my Natural Science Cambridge personal statement?

In your Cambridge Natural Sciences personal statement, you should aim to demonstrate your passion for science, your academic achievements, and your research interests. You should also highlight any relevant work experience or extracurricular activities that demonstrate your skills and commitment.

→ What are the top tips for writing a strong Cambridge Natural Sciences personal statement?

Some top tips for writing a strong Cambridge Natural Sciences personal statement include: demonstrating your passion for science, showcasing your academic achievements and research interests, highlighting any relevant work experience or extracurricular activities, writing in a clear and concise style, and proofreading your work carefully for spelling and grammar errors.

→ How long should my Cambridge Natural Sciences personal statement be?

Your Cambridge Natural Sciences personal statement should be no longer than 4,000 characters or 47 lines, whichever comes first. This includes spaces and punctuation.

→ What kind of extracurricular activities should I include in my Cambridge Natural Sciences personal statement?

You should include any extracurricular activities that demonstrate your skills and commitment, particularly those that are relevant to science or research. This might include volunteering or work experience in a science-related field, participation in science clubs or competitions, or any other relevant activities that demonstrate your passion for the subject.

→ How can I tailor my Cambridge Natural Sciences personal statement to the Cambridge course?

To tailor your Cambridge Natural Sciences personal statement to the Cambridge course, you should research the course requirements and structure and ensure that you address these in your statement. You should also highlight any specific research interests or areas of study that are particularly relevant to the course.

→ How important is the Cambridge Natural Sciences personal statement in the admissions process?

The Cambridge Natural Sciences personal statement is an important part of the admissions process, as it provides the admissions committee with insights into your academic achievements, research interests, and passion for the subject. A strong personal statement can help to differentiate you from other applicants with similar academic records.

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