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HOW TO CREATE WINNING PERSONAL STATEMENT FOR MASTER DEGREE

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HOW TO CREATE WINNING

PERSONAL STATEMENT FOR MASTER DEGREE

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Your masters personal statement

is a vital part of the application process.

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Your MA personal statement gives the institution the opportunity to find out

more about you.

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… and suitability for the program you are applying to.

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So it is significant to pay attention to it.

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1. What should you say in your MA personal statement?

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ACADEMIC

Write in this portion as brief but detailed as possible

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• Why you want to undertake

postgraduate study.

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• Your REASONS for choosing the specific course

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This is IMPORTANT.

Ensure you provide detailed info on this.

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• How relevant is your first degree to your

chosen field.

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• Correlation of your academic skills to

your course.

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2. Your PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

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• What skills and abilities do you have?

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Ensure that you demonstrate them rather than narrating them.

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Relate the things you say about yourself to the course applied for.

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4. GRAMMAR, PUNCTUATION, SPELLING

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Remember to always proofread your work

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Having typos, indicates negligence

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Have someone else read your work…

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And ask for criticisms. So you can revise your work properly.

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Use full sentences…

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starting with a capital letter and finishing with a full-stop.

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Avoid using slang or informal language.

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USE PARAGRAPHS

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Use legible font style and font size

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Aim for 500 words.

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Keep your sentences short and get to the

point.

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TIPS

Avoid listing.

It is not a CV!

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Do include your hobbies or extra curricular.

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This signals that you are able to balance work, studies and personal life.

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Avoid vague statements. Ensure you explain succinctly but clearly

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Do not lie or exaggerate.

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