I. Overview
In a sense, the PS (personal statement) is a powerful weapon in the highly competitive admissions process. An excellent PS is like striking iron while the iron is hot, the use of good use of this “spectrum of weapons”, you will stand out in a large number of applicants, otherwise, you will be reduced to the hands of the admissions officers of the thin piece of paper, empty belly full of talent but no way to show.
But all craftsmen’s hearts, all need to cast with heart. Paperwork is a horse race when the “Lady Bole’s little red book”, rather than “marriage match” when the red lady. In the face of this “tool”, we should write with a pure heart, so that it radiates the real light, rather than boring, boring clichés. Remember, no matter when and where you can not plagiarise the work of others, the idea can be a small quote.
Second, build chapter structure
The structure of the PS can be divided into three main parts: the beginning paragraph, the body statement and the end paragraph. The details are as follows:
1. The beginning paragraph is a heavy bomb, a cannon can blow the eyeballs, attracting the reviewer. It needs to vocally portray your personal characteristics so that they can see what makes you different. And of course, you can’t forget these three keywords: self-awareness, clarity of purpose, and emotional resonance.
2. The body statement is your key to convince them. You need to express your reasons for choosing the programme you are applying for, which include your personal experience, interests, etc., all of which closely match your qualifications and needs. It is also crucial that your academic interests match your situation. In addition, you should explain your reasons to show how closely you relate to the programme you are applying for.
3. In the final stage of completion, it is important to re-emphasise your motivation for applying for the programme and to look ahead to what you would like to achieve during your studies and how you intend to contribute to society through what you have learnt. Be sure to show your dedication to the future and your enthusiasm and plans for career development.
The more concise and clear you are, the more focused you will be, avoiding long drawn out, redundant information. Make sure that the language is accurate and that spelling, punctuation, grammar and other mistakes are never made. Beginners do not need to be alarmed, these are some basic errors, a little attention can be corrected.
Third, optimisation tips
In the process of writing PS, in addition to the above points need to pay attention to, there are also some tips to help you a hand:
1. Write a good beginning: just like the prelude to a song, a good opening paragraph can stimulate the reviewer’s interest, Andrew Weber once said, “the opening is the soul of the entire show.”
2. Use metaphors and rhetorical devices: Metaphors and rhetorical devices can make your text more interesting and add colour, as well as helping to make it more expressive and engaging.
3. Avoid repetitive information: Try to avoid repetitive information in your PS, as it will spread your ideas too thin and prevent you from focusing on the main points.
4. Dare to express yourself: be brave to show your truest self, there is no need to avoid setbacks or failure stories. After all, bold authenticity can be more in-depth.
Fourth, the summary
Only by treating people with sincerity, you can get sincere returns. Follow this method, you can refine into a successful PS documents, knocking on the door of the ideal school. Finally, a warm reminder: some common substitutions, such as “potato babies” can be replaced with more intimate names in your personal life.
Finally, we wish you a smooth journey on the road of studying abroad and realise your vision. Clear the confusion on the road ahead and welcome every sunrise and sunset. Let’s work together to fight for your dream and sprint towards the expectation in your heart! Cheer up! Ladies and gentlemen, victory is not far ahead!
