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Your NQT Personal Statement – 13 Tips to Make it Stand Out

When you’re applying for your first NQT teaching job it can be quite challenging. You might feel like you’re all alone, with no one to help and advise you. We don’t want you to struggle and perhaps lose the opportunity to get that teaching position you have set your eyes on. Therefore, we’ve created this post just for you.

Once you’re ready to start looking for a teaching position, one of the first things you will need to prepare is your application. There are usually three main components to an effective application, and these elements are:

• The application form
• A supporting statement or letter of application
• An executive summary to show how you comply with the criteria, and that you are the person the school is looking for.

In this article we will be focusing on your NQT Personal Statement. 

Your NQT personal statement is likely to be the first impression that you will make with this new school or NQT pool and an ideal opportunity to show your unique qualities that make you the best person for the position on offer. 

Therefore, you will want this opportunity to promote yourself to the school in the best way possible. So it’s important that your writing is coherent, focused and clearly explains your reasoning behind wanting to be a teacher. In addition, a strong NQT personal statement will set you apart from other candidates in the competitive marketplace. 

Just like a resume and cover letter for a regular job, your personal statement should be rewritten for every position you apply for.

Never use the same NQT personal statement for multiple applications. Generic personal statements are super easy for employers to spot. And after all, you want to shine, right? Plus, you don’t want to copy someone else’s statement. Your employer might screen all personal statements using a similarity detection service like Copycatch. This could really hurt your application right out of the gate. And quite possibly end up in the bin. 

Remember, your personal statement is your chance to show your personality and enthusiasm, relevant to the school and prove you understand what they are looking for.

Your personal statement also shows your communication skills. That’s why you want to grab their attention, just like you want to with your students at the start of every lesson.

What is the NQT personal statement?

The NQT personal statement is an important document which schools use to understand why you want to become a teacher and whether you are suitable to teach at their school.

Of course, your application form will lay out all your qualifications, your skills, your strengths and weaknesses and also any relevant work experience. But your NQT personal statement is where you allow your unique personality to shine.

It is important to put your heart into writing your statement. And be prepared to write multiple drafts.

How do you write an effective NQT personal statement?

Your application and your NQT statement are going to be the first steps in securing the position you are looking for. Therefore, you obviously want to make a great first impression. Be ready to go through multiple drafts. Take your time, and get feedback from friends and family members.

I’m sure you have a ton of questions, such as:

• How do I write a killer, successful NQT statement?
• Where do I start?
• What should I include in my NQT statement?

These are all important questions. And I’m sure you have many more. So, let’s dive in and show you how to write an NQT statement which will stand out and give you the best chance of getting hired in your chosen teaching position.

Are you ready to write your killer NQT personal statement?

Great. Here are some important tips to help you.

1. The first rule when writing a successful NQT statement is to know your audience.

Before you start, it’s a great idea to step back for a minute and put yourself in your hiring manager’s shoes.

Think about what's important to them. What are they passionate about? What are they looking for? How can you improve their life?

When you think about what your hiring manager is looking for, you’ll have a much better chance of writing a concise and effective personal statement.

It’s a good idea to write a list of 10 things you think will be important to them.

However, the most critical step at this stage is to do your research and find out exactly what is required for this specific application. Different schools or LEA’s will have different requirements for the personal statement and should have guidelines somewhere in their application advert or portal.

Clearly your first task is to make sure that the personal statement you prepare is tailored to the requirements that have been set out for that job.

2. What is your objective?

• What is the purpose of your personal statement?
• Why should they hire you?
• What action are you trying to get the reader to take?

You need to be clear on this before you start writing your personal statement. If the answer isn't clear to you, it certainly won't be clear to your potential employer.

3. Why do you want to be a teacher?

Seems a simple question on the surface. But this is a great opportunity to show you’ve thought through this question. You could mention a past teacher who inspired you. Or the challenges and rewards of teaching. You could also talk about any lessons you have observed or taught previously which impacted you. You could also discuss particular teaching styles and your interests in using technology in the classroom.

Key tip: Think about creating a story for this question. Remember, the hiring manager is first and foremost a human being. Many new teachers make the mistake of forgetting this vital point. You are equal to them in this respect. Use emotional language to touch your reader. Help them imagine themselves in the situation you are describing. Help them feel what it was like in the situation that drove your desire in becoming a teacher. This is a major key in rousing your reader’s emotions.

4. Make sure you start your personal statement strongly.

Just like a great book or movie, your opening sentence should stand out. Make it memorable, without being overly dramatic. Effective personal statements often start with what inspired you to enter teaching in the first place.

• Did a high school teacher inspire you?
• Was it your own experience of learning?
• Was it a good or bad teacher you had previously?

This is a great opportunity to show some passion. Like point no.3 above, use some emotional language.

5. Why do you want to teach a particular age group?

Be ready to explain why a certain age group appeals to you. Mention specific examples of your experience with this age group.

For example, anyone who has taught kindergarten knows how much energy the students have. Lessons are always full on. And as cute as the kids are, if your lessons are not jam-packed with active, high-energy games, you’re going to lose them. 

Similarly, elementary students are at a stage where they are slowly beginning to think for themselves and many of them think they already know it all. At this age role-playing is effective, as the students like to see themselves as tiny adults. 

If your chosen age group is teenagers, you’ll be aware that this age group has its own challenges. Being a teenager has never been an easy task, and with so many changes going on in their lives and their bodies, their confidence is up and down. 

So, when you answer this question, you’ll need to show that you can relate to what is going on in your chosen group’s world. Show you are able to look back to when you were their age, relate to the age group and show how you keep your lessons relevant and exciting.

6. What experience do you have?

Relevant teaching experience is always going to help you when applying for any position. But it is also important to reflect on how that experience has helped you develop as a teacher. If you haven’t had much classroom time:

• Do you have any experience in voluntary teaching?
• Have you coached a sports team or been involved with a summer camp?

Obviously, as a new teacher, you can’t recite years of experience. Help your hiring manager imagine you in action. For example, you could describe a particular lesson which was either a success or failure. Think about retelling a memorable or challenging experience with a student, or a description of what your classroom looks and sounds like on a typical day. This will be much more valuable to enable them to envision your teaching experience than to cite pedagogical terms or talk vaguely about your teaching experience.

Always use specific examples of how your experiences have developed your teaching skills.

7. You should highlight your achievements, strengths and skills

Explain what you can bring to the school. Show how you differ from the other candidates. You could mention past experience and achievements, your unique talents, as well as your professional goals. You could also add specific classroom strategies you have developed and how they helped your students.

Many applications will make it clear that they want you to cover your specific qualifications, skills and understanding of elements of the National Curriculum, your classroom and educational skills plu your short and long term goals for making a difference to the education of your pupils.

The exact requirements should be set out in the application guidelines which should also tell you what you need to focus on.

8. How long should your NQT personal statement be?

This is not an essay. It’s simply a summary of you, your skills and your experience, and how they relate to the position you are applying for. Therefore, you should be specific and keep your personal statement short and informative.

This will help you keep your personal statement under a widely recommended  500-word limit. The school will not be impressed by minor childhood achievements, so keep your statement pertinent and focused.

That said, again, check the specific requirements in each case. Some applications will welcome a longer NQT personal statement, as is the case with Lambeth where we are happy to read up to three pages of A4, but no more.

If there is no guidance then the 500 word range is a very solid guide.

9. Make every word count

It’s a good idea to take a leaf out of a professional copywriter’s book here. Don’t waffle. Make every word count. Use powerful words where possible, without being overly dramatic. Avoid weak words like may, maybe, hope, wish, try, and perhaps. Instead, use words like will and can to help your personal statement command attention.

10. Take your time

Edit and then re-edit your personal statement. Besides being difficult to read, misspelled words and grammatical errors will destroy your credibility. Once you think you’ve written a great personal statement, it’s a good idea to leave it for a day or two. Then come back and see if you can improve it.

11. Read your statement out loud

This next tip is super-effective, and one many people fail to do. Read your statement out loud. If you do this, you’ll spot areas that don’t flow properly. And if you stumble when reading your statement out loud, you can be sure your potential employer will have the same trouble.

Key tip: Why don’t you record yourself as you read out your statement? This is simple to do with your phone. Then play it back and see if you can spot areas you can improve.

12. Let friends and relatives read your personal statement

Make sure whoever you ask to read your personal statement knows you want them to be critical. The whole purpose of this exercise is to improve your statement, not to make you happy that they love it. Choose your feedback team carefully. 

13. Finish strongly

The way you finish your personal statement should reinforce your enthusiasm for your career in teaching. Acknowledge that hard work is necessary, but also make your excitement stand out.

Your personal statement for PGCE primary

You should explain the experience you’ve gained with primary-age children.

The PGCE primary personal statements usually demonstrate your personality and the various skills you have which would benefit primary schools such as being artistic, your musical talents or your sporting prowess. 

All these types of skills would be very useful during primary schools’ extracurricular activities.  

Your personal statement for PGCE secondary

In this type of personal statement, you will want to make it clear you understand the challenges of teaching older students.

You could mention specific examples of situations and challenges you have faced teaching this age of students, and how you overcame them.  

You’ll also want to document how your degree ties in with the position you are applying for.

Final thoughts on your NQT Personal Statement

So, that is the nuts and bolts of what your NQT personal statement should include. The basic foundation for an effective personal statement is that it’s all about the pupils. What the school wants for the pupils, what you can provide for the pupils.  

You should always write your personal statement, and indeed your whole application from the angle of what will benefit the pupils, not what’s best for you.  The school is not interested at this stage in what’s good for you, it’s more interested in what’s good for its pupils, and if you can provide that. 

Now you know the structure of a strong NQT personal statement, we hope you will be in a perfect position to write an effective statement to get that dream job you’ve had your eyes on.

There’s more on the specific requirements of what Lambeth are looking for in the NQT personal statement for the Lambeth NQT pool on pages 10 and 11 of the NQT Information Pack which you can download here .

Remember that, as we said at the start of this article, each job you apply for should come with clear requirements for the application and hopefully some guidance. In the case of Lambeth we have a requirement for your NQT personal statement to clearly cover how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of being an NQT, and we outline a set structure that helps you do that.

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How To Write an ECT Personal Statement and Land Your First Job as a Newly Qualified Teacher

About over 2 years ago By Scott Owen

If you’re an early career teacher (ECT; still known in Wales as an NQT), then a well-written ECT personal statement is the bridge between you and an interview for the school of your choice. But how to write a personal statement?

While Googling examples of ECT personal statements can sometimes prove helpful, it can also just lead to more confusion. There’s a reason for that. Whilst it’s helpful to get some guidance on what people are looking for, at the end of the day, the personal touches on your statement are what make you stand out. Sticking rigidly to someone else’s template is a risky road to take.

Most people will admit to finding personal statements tedious things to write, particularly when tailoring them to multiple different applications. Protocol Education can help you find an ECT job for September without the need to handcraft dozens of personal statements.

Our ECT Pool consists of a single application form, a few chats with your consultant and interviews in schools where you want to work.  Find out more about the ECT Pool here .

However, if you’re dead set on a particular job which expects you to write a personal statement as part of the application process, here’s how you do it.

So, let’s think about the actual purpose of the statement, show the school you are the right person for their job, the right fit for their school, and how you will benefit their students.

Did you notice how many times I used 'their' in that sentence?

This is because a one-size-fits-all ECT Personal Statement is not going to cut it. Any school hiring manager can see straight through a generic, templated statement.

Where do I begin, though, you ask? These tips for writing your personal statement should help you get started.

Read, read, read

The very first thing you need to do is read all the documentation included in the application pack. The letter, the job description, the person specification, the application guidance, everything!

Get out your highlighter pen and start reading and colouring in anything that stands out as important. Focus on important things to the school, unique to the school’s ethos, approach, values, and anything that is particularly aligned to your skills and work experience.

Get personal with the Person Specification

Next up, you need to look at what they have specified the essential criteria for the role. Put each point on a sheet of paper and start jotting down notes underneath each showing how you meet that criteria – it could be a qualification, teaching experience, depth of subject knowledge, your extra-curricular interests, your approach to teaching or your particular specialisms.

Get your skeleton structure in place

Good supporting statements share a fairly consistent anatomy. Here’s a handy NQT personal statement example structure:

Your area(s) of interest/expertise: Subjects, age ranges, SEN, all the details relevant to your desired career route and the needs of their role.

Your teaching experience – Include a general overview and a specific example that lets them visualise you in the classroom, how you work, how you support their pupils with their teaching and learning.

Address the Person Spec - This is where you demonstrate how you meet any additional criteria in the Person Specification that haven’t been covered yet. Have they said that experience in a particular area would be beneficial? Are they looking for knowledge of a specific learning style? Do they want some technical expertise to help with blended learning? This is the part to include all that extra detail.

Your USP - Your unique selling point goes in your NQT personal statement here. This is where you make yourself stand out from the crowd – try to answer the question ‘why would you hire you? It may be a specific skill, achievement or experience, your approach to teaching or work, or your alignment to their mission and ethos.

Let’s say you're applying for an SEN primary school that has a sensory garden, and you are an experienced gardener who has been involved in community gardening? Tell them. Do they run a chess club, and you played chess for the county? Let them know. Perhaps they have a dedicated SEN department, and you have volunteered in this area for the past couple of years. Whatever value you can add, it’s on you to make them aware of it.

Sum up what you have learnt in your teacher training and experience so far and how you are looking to develop your skills. Talk about why teaching is so important to you, and explain clearly why you want to work for that particular school.

Finally, the ‘SO-WHAT’ test

Once you’ve written everything up, apply the so-what test to each point.

For every point you have included, ask yourself – so what?

How does this point show I can benefit the students – and if it doesn’t, re-write or remove it. This document is not about what you want for yourself; it’s about what you can give to the individuals you are teaching, and highlighting this throughout is what will make your NQT Personal Statement shine!

Oh, and one last thing – proofread your statement, and proofread it again!

​Alternatively, you could just join our ECT Pool to bypass it altogether and start teaching in your first role as an early career teacher. The choice is yours.

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Top Tips for Writing Your NQT Personal Statement

While there are many moving parts when applying for a job as an  Early Career Teacher  (formerly known as an NQT), the most important of them all is your personal statement. The application form is for you to lay out your qualifications and skills. But your personal statement is where you can shine through as a candidate. It’s an opportunity to sell yourself, highlight your personality and explain why you would be an asset to their school.  

It’s not an easy thing to write. But as many successful ECTs can attest each year, it’s certainly not impossible.   

To give you the best chance to succeed, we’ve put together six top tips that will help you create a personal statement that lands you an ECT interview at your dream school. 

1. Tailor your statement to each school 

As an Early Career Teacher, you’re probably applying to a large number of schools at once. When you’re in the middle of your busy PGCE year, it might feel like a waste of valuable time to edit your personal statement for every job application. In fact, it’s the most important thing you can do.  

Every school is different, and so every application you send should be different. Take the time to read the job advertisement carefully, have a look through their website, and their latest Ofsted report. Make a list of the exact requirements of the position, plus what is most important in the school’s ethos, and connect all these to your own passions and experience.  

2. Craft a killer opening line

Just like a great novel, your opening sentence should stand out (for the right reasons). Effective personal statements often start with a brief explanation of what inspired them to become a teacher in the first place, or why they’re excited to be applying for this particular position.  

3. Focus on the age group you will be teaching 

Rather than saying you enjoy teaching a particular age group, show that you understand the challenges (and how to overcome them) that come with those particular students.  

For example, if you’re applying for a job within a secondary school that has a sixth form, you might want to show how you have helped students with UCAS applications. Or if you’re applying for a primary position, you could demonstrate why it’s important to keep an element of play within your lesson plans.  

4. Highlight how your experience has develop

A list of your working experience is a necessary part of your CV, but it’s not what schools are looking for in your ECT personal statement. Instead, you should use this as a space to give your own perspective on how all this experience has shaped your outlook as a new teacher.  

Whether you want to talk about classroom time, a school trip, or coaching a youth sports team, specific examples of how your experiences have improved your skills will give the school’s hiring team a fuller picture of what you’d look like in the role.  

5. Show off your strengths and skills

Use your personal statement to demonstrate what you, as an NQT, can bring to the school that no other applicants can. Achievements, professional goals, strategies you’ve developed; all of these will highlight what makes you unique and how you (and only you) can specifically help that school.  

6. End on a strong note

Just like your pupils’ best essays, your conclusion should mirror your introduction. Reinforce your enthusiasm for teaching and the school your applying to. 

Finally, before you click send, take the time to triple check your statement for any errors!  

How to skip the ECT personal statement 

If you’d prefer to avoid writing a personal statement altogether, then Teaching Personnel is here to help.  

Our  ECT Pool  is the most efficient way for newly qualified teachers to start their careers. We will actively promote you to schools in your local area and help you prepare to nail the interview.  

As soon as you register, our educational recruitment specialists will create a detailed profile of your skills, abilities, personality, and professional goals. We use all that information to match you to jobs at local schools. This saves you precious time writing out many detailed applications. 

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Writing a Personal Statement

Going for your first NQT post can be a daunting prospect... especially when in teaching, you need to write a personal statement to support your application form.

Schools use your personal statement to help short list candidates for a position by checking off the criteria of the person specification that they can see in your statement. It is always a good idea to write your personal statement alongside the person specification, ensuring that you have included all the "essential" criteria and as much of the "desirable" criteria you can that are assessed through the application.

Where possible, you should also use the language of the school you are applying to - their vision, values, mission and ethos statements will help you here and should be available on the school's website. You will also sometimes find these in the application pack. Read this carefully and then read it again, reading between the lines of what they might be looking for.

Here is an example of the structure of a personal statement for a trainee teacher applying for their first NQT job:

Begin with an impact statement that summarises your philosophy on teaching or that refers to the mission/vision/values/ethos of the school you are applying to:

I believe that it is, as Einstein said, the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge. As a passionate teacher, dedicated to ensuring the very best outcomes for all students I teach, this statement resonates with me as I endeavour to awaken joy in all of the learners within my classroom. It was your belief all young people have the right to a transformational educational experience, that will enable them, no matter what their starting point, to fulfil their potential and realise their ambitions that first attracted me to your school as it aligns with my own personal and professional philosophy on education.

Throughout my practice, I constantly encourage pupils to participate and contribute in an atmosphere highly conducive to learning. I have consistently set high expectations of pupils in different training contexts. There are high levels of mutual respect between me and pupils. I am very effective in promoting learners’ resilience, confidence and independence when tackling challenging activities. In my lesson, I generate high levels of enthusiasm, participation and commitment to learning.

Back this up with an example from your training.

I have also assumed a high level of responsibility for the attainment progress and outcomes of the pupils I have taught. I have demonstrated confident judgement in planning for pupil progression both within individual lessons and over time and I am able to articulate a clear and well-justified rationale as to how I am building on prior achievement. Within my lessons, I seek to actively promote engaging and effective methods that support pupils in reflecting on their learning. I have demonstrated that I am able to set appropriately challenging tasks, drawing on a sound knowledge of the pupils’ prior attainment, which has been obtained through systematic and accurate assessment. I regularly create opportunities for independent and autonomous learning. As a result the majority of pupils make very good progress.

In order to plan effective lessons, I draw on my in-depth subject and curriculum knowledge of [your subject or phase] to plan confidently for progression and to stimulate and capture pupils’ interest. Throughout my training, I have demonstrated very well-developed pedagogical subject knowledge, by anticipating common errors and misconceptions in my planning. I am astutely aware of my own development needs in relation to extending and updating my subject, curriculum and pedagogical knowledge in my early career and have been proactive in developing these effectively during my training. I always model very high standards of written and spoken communication in all professional activities. I also successfully identify and exploit opportunities to develop learners’ skills, in communication, reading and writing.

I plan lessons that often use well-chosen, imaginative and creative strategies, and that match individuals’ needs and interests. I am highly reflective in critically evaluating my practice. I am able to accurately judge the impact of my practice on individual and groups of learners and can use my evaluation to inform future planning, teaching and learning. During my training, I have shown initiative in contributing to curriculum planning and developing and producing effective learning resources in my placement settings.

I have been able to quickly and accurately discern my learners’ strengths and needs and I have been proactive in differentiating and employing a range of effective intervention strategies to secure progression for individuals and groups. I have an astute understanding of how effective different teaching approaches are in relation to impact on learning and engagement of learners

I can confidently and accurately assess pupils’ attainment against national benchmarks. I use a range of assessment strategies very effectively in my day-to-day practice to monitor progress and to inform future planning. In my practice, I systematically and effectively check learners’ understanding throughout lessons, anticipating where intervention may be needed and do so with notable impact on the quality of learning. I have shown that I am able to assess learners’ progress regularly and work with them to accurately target further improvement and secure rapid progress.

I have been able to rapidly adapt to the different circumstances in which I have trained, working confidently within the frameworks established in different settings and applying rules and routines consistently and fairly. I have also demonstrated an ability to adapt to remote working and remote delivery in response to the Global Pandemic. I consistently have high expectations and understand a range of strategies that experienced teachers use to promote positive behaviour and apply these very effectively, including use of school sanctions and rewards, and use of praise, in order to create an environment highly supportive of learning. I am able to manage pupil behaviour with ease so that learners display very high levels of engagement, courtesy, collaboration and co-operation. Where it is needed, I actively seek additional support in addressing the needs of pupils where significantly challenging behaviour is demonstrated.

During my training, I have been proactive in seeking out opportunities to contribute in a significant way to the wider life and ethos of the school. I have built strong professional relationships and have demonstrated that I am able to work collaboratively with colleagues on a regular basis. I have taken responsibility for deploying support staff in my lessons and for seeking advice from relevant professionals in relation to pupils with individual needs. I deliberately seek out opportunities to develop my own professional learning and respond positively to all the feedback I receive. I have also demonstrated that I can communicate very effectively, both verbally and in writing, with parents and carers in relation to pupils’ achievements and well-being when required to do so formally, but I am also proactive in communicating in relation to individual pupils’ emergent needs.

I always treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher's professional position. I realise the need to safeguard pupils' well-being, in accordance with statutory provisions. I show tolerance of and respect for the rights of others. I do not undermine fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. I always ensure that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways which exploit pupils' vulnerability or might lead them to break the law. I am always punctual and have good attendance. I have attended numerous CPD sessions and will continue to do so. I have also completed a weekly duty (before school and at break} and attends daily briefings (whole school, subject or pastoral). I have taken on board the policies of the school and maintain a high standard in all my practices. I have a good understanding of the framework within which I work and my professional duties

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Applying for an NQT Post  Writing a Personal Statement

A personal statement is usually requested to support an application for a teaching position. The statement serves to help potential employers shortlist candidates for interview.   It should summarise key skills and interests, set out strengths and experience, and demonstrate sound writing in standard English.

This brief article sets out some tips and principles to guide you to write a good statement, which is accurate, clear and economical. It includes a suggested structure - in the form of a writing frame - to support you with the process.

• There is no need to write at length about wanting to be a teacher if you are already on a teacher training programme.
• Write economically; two A4 pages max, as a guide. But do note and include specific expectations from the employer.
• Give concrete examples of what you do in the classroom which has made a difference to pupils and their learning.
• Avoid cliché, quoting too much of the Teachers’ Standards or appearing arrogant (by bragging, for instance).
• Write in error-free English. Your application is likely to be rejected if there are any spelling or punctuation mistakes, or if your grammar is flawed.

Before sending off your statement make sure it's checked and edited carefully. If there are obvious errors or the opening is unnecessarily convoluted then your hard work may be wasted. Ask someone you trust to read through your statement for you, for their honest opinion on its clarity, economy and accuracy. 

Then, hit send. Good luck!

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A 10-Step Guide to Writing an Outstanding Personal Statement

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Applying to college can be daunting, especially when it comes to writing a personal statement. This essay showcases not just your writing skills but also your unique personality, achievements, and aspirations. Understanding that while grades are crucial, a personal statement often becomes the differentiating factor in your application. To navigate this essential component, we’ve compiled a ten-step guide, replete with examples, to ensure your personal statement leaves a lasting impression on admissions officers.

Applying to college can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to writing a personal statement. This essay not only showcases your writing skills but also highlights your unique personality, achievements, and aspirations. While it may seem unnecessary, tedious, time-consuming, and just another tick-the-box, know that as each application is processed, grades are just one of the criteria of selection, more often than not a personal statement becomes the differentiating factor.

To help you navigate this crucial component of your application, we’ve compiled a ten-step guide, complete with inspiring examples to ensure your personal statement makes a lasting impression on admissions officers.

• Start Early and Brainstorm Begin the process early to give yourself plenty of time to brainstorm. Reflect on your experiences, achievements, and motivations. Think about what makes you unique, both in terms of personality and life experiences.
• Understand the Prompt Make sure you clearly understand what the college is asking for. Each institution may have different prompts or questions. Tailor your response specifically to each prompt, ensuring you answer it fully and directly. Be comprehensive and succinct in your answers, choosing words that convey your candidature the best.
• Create an Outline Draft an outline to organize your thoughts and ensure a coherent flow of ideas. This will help you structure your statement effectively, making sure every part contributes towards presenting a compelling narrative.
• Exhibit, Don’t Tell Use specific examples to demonstrate your qualities and achievements. Instead of stating that you’re a great leader, describe a situation where you demonstrated leadership. This method makes your statement more engaging and believable.
• Focus on Your Strengths While it might be tempting to cover a wide range of subjects, focusing on a few key strengths or experiences can have a stronger impact. Depth over breadth is crucial in personal statements.
• Be Authentic Admissions officers can tell when a statement is genuine. Write honestly about your experiences and passions and let your natural voice shine through. Authenticity is key to making a personal statement stand out.
• Get Feedback After drafting your statement, seek feedback from teachers, mentors, or friends. They can provide insights on clarity, grammar, and the overall impact of your essay. They all have a perspective of you from an external viewpoint, so do not skip this step.
• Revise and Edit Use the feedback to revise your statement. Look for areas where you can clarify your points, eliminate redundancy, and correct grammatical errors. This step is crucial for polishing your final submission.
• Keep It Concise Adhere to the word limit. Being able to express your thoughts concisely and effectively is a skill appreciated by admissions officers.
• Final Review Before submitting, do a final review. Read your statement out loud to catch any remaining errors or awkward phrasing. Make sure it sounds natural and is easy to read.

Examples of Exemplary Personal Statements:

Example 1: The Innovator Jane’s personal statement begins with a vivid description of her tinkering with a broken radio at age eight, which sparked her interest in technology. She intertwines her personal journey with her academic achievements, such as leading her school’s robotics team to a national competition. Jane uses specific examples, like designing a new robot navigation system, to demonstrate her passion and skill in engineering.

Example 2: The Community Leader John opens his statement with a powerful recount of organizing community relief efforts during a local flood. Highlighting his role in mobilizing volunteers and coordinating with local authorities, he demonstrates strong leadership and commitment to his community. His narrative includes feedback from the community and the personal growth he experienced, providing a well-rounded view of his character.

Example 3: The Attentive Listener Emma’s personal statement explores her profound appreciation for music and its role in shaping her interpersonal connections. She describes an afternoon spent sharing playlists with a group of international students, which turned into a deep discussion about cultural expressions through music. This experience not only highlights her listening skills but also illustrates her ability to forge meaningful relationships through shared interests.

Example 4: The Compassionate Leader David writes about his high emotional quotient and how it spurred him to lead a community initiative focused on animal welfare. His personal statement recounts organizing local workshops to educate people about animal kindness and launching a successful campaign for a local shelter. David’s story reflects his empathy and leadership in translating compassion into actionable community improvement.

Commentary: Every life is extraordinary; it’s how you narrate your story that captures the reader’s eye. Your personal statement should reflect your unique experiences and aspirations.

Conclusion:

In crafting your personal statement, remember, you don’t have to be extraordinary in the usual sense—honesty and transparency are key. Be a dreamer of the art of the possible; dream as big as you can and let those dreams articulate themselves in your words. This approach not only reveals your true self to admissions officers but also shows your potential to contribute meaningfully to their academic community. Start your adventure today! Use these steps as your guide to find the university that best fits your future goals. Dream big and achieve even bigger.

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Give a view of the future, restate your passion for the course, mention your next step in the conclusion, write a concluding story, make the authority excited to have you as a candidate, example for writing personal statement for medical school, example of writing personal statement for economics, example of writing personal statement for engineering, example of writing personal statement for law studies, example of writing personal statement for mathematics, don't add new information, don't write same thing again.

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You must write a personal statement to get admission to your dream college or university. It represents you in front of the authority. So, you must finish the statement with a professional yet personal tone. You must write a short and crisp personal statement to smooth your entry to your favourite college. You must finish it smoothly to ensure your value towards your college while taking the admission. Today, we will focus on how to end a personal statement. Read on to know more.

Tips on How to End Your Personal Statement Like a Pro

Are you done with writing your personal statement? Then, it is time to write the conclusion. You must be professional in giving the end a professional tone. If you are writing it for university, you must know how to close a personal statement. Here are some of the essential tips that you can use for admissions. Have a look-

This is the first important tip you should focus on when aiming for a personal statement ending. You should not add anything new to the end part of your personal statement that you haven't talked about throughout your write-up. Make sure the conclusion is only for wrapping up your discussion. Your primary focus must be on summarizing the entire write-up and emphasizing it.

Once you finish your statement by giving a view of the future, you can make it entirely professional. Also, a view of the future will make you optimistic and show you have goals in life. Besides, HSPS personal statement also shows your thoughts on how this course is suited to you. Once you establish yourself as a perfect candidate, you can get the opportunity to go through the application process.

Sometimes, students can't find how to establish themselves as the appropriate candidate for the course. Therefore, you must write your statement well and end it professionally. You must restate your passion for the course to convince the authority. Repeat your experiences and critical skills at the end of the personal statement. Doing this assures the authority that you have the proper skill set for the course. Also, you can express your dedication to getting admission into the college for the particular course.

What to do next once your application process becomes successful? What should you do if the university accepts your letter? You will be called for an interview. So, you must mention this at the end of your personal statement. Such a mention will inform the authorities about your course's seriousness.

This is another essential tip you must remember for ending a personal statement. You can write a short story at the end, stating your experience. Here, you must include how you have developed the skills that the course requires. Thus, you can make your statement stronger, more realistic, and more reliable.

Admission to your dream university not only opens the opportunity to fulfil your goal but also provides an adventurous experience. So, when you are ending your personal statement, you must make sure you allow the authority to have you as a valued student. You must show that you are eager to join the team and be as straightforward as you can be.

So, these are specific valuable tips you must follow while ending the personal statement. Such tips will help you here and increase your chance of admission to your favourite institution.

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I am a responsible, self-motivated person. Therefore, I love challenges and give my best to fulfil them. I am also completely ready to face difficult problems and solve them. I know a career in medicine is quite demanding. However, I'm sure I can fulfil those demands and become a good doctor. Hopefully, my volunteering experience will be helpful for the authorities.

Economics is quite a challenging subject. However, I love to take on challenges, so this subject has always won my heart. I understand its importance for the entire world. Therefore, I have chosen it to build my future. I believe that my ability to pay attention to details and achieve goals will help me become a good economist.

I love technology, so I believe I am the perfect candidate for this course. I have the expertise in programming. So, I'm excited to join the community and get the opportunity to learn from the experts. I believe this program will help me achieve my goal and also do my bit for the society.

It would be an honour to pursue my law degree at this reputed university. I am the perfect candidate for the degree as I have the eyes for minute details and the skill to present my thoughts without being influenced. I am passionate about justice and have all the skills and abilities to become a good lawyer. I hope the institution will allow me to spread my wings to the legal arena and make it proud as a bright student.

I always find doing mathematics the most interesting thing. That's why I have always wished to become a mathematician. I hope my desire and effort will help me to build a successful career as a mathematician.

So, these are some examples of the best personal statement. In case you have doubts, see academic writing service from experts. Also, you get some idea of how to end a personal statement for university examples. Follow these and write a strong personal statement with practical conclusions.

How Long Should be the Conclusion of Personal Statement?

First of all, a personal statement's entire length won't be long. You can wrap it up within 600 to 650 words. So, it is evident that the conclusion must be small and crisp. Make sure it includes all the essential parts. Also, you must remember not to make it too long. So, your aim must be to finish it within 100 words. Don't add too many words in the conclusion part. Keep it short and appealing. Thus, you know how to end a personal statement for college.

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The conclusion must not contain any new information. Instead, it should emphasize the essentials you have already mentioned.

You should not write everything again in the conclusion. Make sure you wrap it up concisely.

Avoid Using Cliché Terms

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You must show humility instead of arrogance and overconfidence. You must be modest and down-to-earth when stating your skills.

Proofreading is essential for your write-up to be accepted. So, never submit your statement without proofreading.

You must be clear about your future goals. Don't be vague. Once you have clarity, your chances of admission to your favourite institution increase.

You must ensure that the conclusion has a strong impact on the readers. Only then will your chance of being accepted increase.

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5 Steps To Write a Winning Candidate Statement—With Examples

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Co-ops, credit unions, non-profits, and other democratically run organizations rely on elections to determine leadership and overall direction. However, many voting members likely aren’t familiar with the candidates running for leadership positions. Instead of asking voters to blindly choose a candidate they might not be familiar with, more organizations are encouraging candidates to write candidate profiles.

Candidate profiles should include powerful candidate statements that could make the difference between winning and losing an election. In most cases, voters rely on these board election bios to choose the best candidates for the job, so it’s incredibly important to know how to write a winning candidate narrative.

As an up-and-coming leader, you need every possible advantage to win over more voters. Check out this guide to understand the benefits of writing a candidate statement and the most critical components of effective candidate profiles. We’ve also provided a candidate biography template to speed up the writing process, but as always, be sure to personalize the statement to your voice and professional experience.

The Importance of a Compelling Candidate Statement

A candidate statement is a more in-depth version of a candidate biography. It provides members with a clear understanding of who you are as a candidate, your qualifications, and your vision for the organization.

Voting members are selective about leadership, so you must tap into members’ needs and collective expectations. Following the candidate biography template in this guide will help you:

• Demonstrate your experience and qualifications: You have experience, but it can be difficult to share that experience eloquently and succinctly. The candidate statement template allows you to elaborate on your professional background and achievements that qualify you for this role, leaving no stone unturned.
• Increase voter turnout: Chances are, your organization will use candidate statements to educate members on their options during the election. The more timely you are with providing this statement, the more effectively your organization can educate members about you, leading to higher voter participation.
• Connect with voters: Members will read your candidate statement. In some cases, this statement could be the determining factor between voters choosing you or another candidate. A well-crafted candidate statement addresses the key concerns and challenges facing the organization. By acknowledging these issues and presenting practical solutions- candidates show they’re prepared to address the organization’s needs.

The Five Components of a Powerful Candidate Statement

Creating a compelling candidate statement is about more than just listing your qualifications. Instead of writing a stream-of-consciousness story about your career, follow this formula to write an effective candidate profile that garners support and votes.

1. Tell Your Story

Your story should highlight your background, experience, and personal journey. Explain how your professional history and your history with the organization prepared you for this role. This section should make a personal connection with the members, showing them why you’re passionate about the organization’s mission.

Sitting down and writing your entire story in one go can be difficult. Sometimes, it’s easier to start with a shorter candidate biography instead. Follow this candidate bio example to get started. Once you have something on paper, expand on this bio to make a more in-depth candidate statement you can share with your organization.

2. Highlight Relevant Experience

This is where you list your achievements, education, and job experience related to the position. You don’t need a full accounting of your job history; members just want to hear about relevant highlights that qualify you for this leadership position.

Focus on the results you achieved during these experiences. Saying something like, “Previously served on a non-profit advisory board for five years,” is fine, but “Reduced overhead at a non-profit by 20% over five years” is much more compelling.

3. Add a Personal Touch

You don’t want to come across too casually in a candidate statement, but even then, people need to know who you are as a human being. This is key to connecting with voters and fellow members on a more human level. It’s best to focus on who you are professionally, but you can include a few brief references to your personal life, such as your hobbies or family.

4. Communicate Your Vision

Every elected leader should have a vision for the future of the organization. What’s yours? This part of the candidate statement should address key concerns and challenges facing the organization and what you plan to do about them. You don’t need to provide an in-depth plan at this stage, but effectively communicating your goals and wishes for the organization will tell members what they can expect from you as a leader.

5. End With a Call to Action

Many candidate statements end somewhat abruptly, but effective bios put the ball in the member’s court. Ending with a call to action encourages support and engagement to voters. All it takes is one sentence to encourage them to participate in the election and consider you as their representative. It’s also a good idea to thank members for their consideration.

Write a Winning Candidate Narrative With This Template

The best candidate statements are written from the heart. However, it can take more than a few tries to get it right. A lot is riding on this narrative, so when in doubt, follow this candidate statement template, which includes all five components of a powerful narrative. You don’t need to follow it verbatim, but it’s a helpful tool for putting your statement on paper and refining it based on your situation.

  [Your story]

My name is [Name], and I am honored to be a candidate for the [Position] at [Organization]. I currently serve as [Your Current Role], where I have had the privilege of [Briefly mention your responsibilities or achievements].

  I have always been passionate about [Organization] and its mission to [Mission statement or core values]. My journey with the organization began [Number] years ago when I first joined as [Initial role]. Over the years, I have been actively involved in [List activities or roles], which have deepened my understanding and commitment to our community.

[Relevant experience]

With [Number] years of experience in [Industry/Field], I have developed a deep understanding of [Relevant Skills or Knowledge]. My career has included roles such as [Previous roles], where I was responsible for [Key responsibilities]. My involvement has included [Volunteering, committee membership, etc.], allowing me to gain insights into our operations and member needs. These experiences have equipped me with the skills needed to contribute effectively to our organization.

  [Personal touch]

I am known for my [Personal qualities like integrity, dedication, and teamwork], and I am committed to bringing these values to my role as [Position]. My approach is always [Briefly describe your approach or leadership style], which I believe is essential for fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.

  [Your vision]

If elected, my primary goals are to [List your goals, such as enhancing member engagement, improving financial stability, introducing new services, etc.]. I believe that by focusing on [Key areas of focus], we can achieve significant progress and continue to grow as a community. I am particularly focused on addressing [Specific challenges], and I have a plan to [Briefly outline solutions].

  [Call to action]

Thank you for considering my candidacy. I am excited about the opportunity to serve [Organization] and to work together towards a prosperous future. I look forward to the possibility of contributing my skills and passion to our shared success. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Encourage Votes With a Persuasive Candidate Narrative

A well-structured candidate statement is essential for effectively communicating your qualifications and vision to the members of your organization. By following these components, you can craft a powerful narrative highlighting your strengths, addressing key concerns, and demonstrating your commitment to the organization’s mission.

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Writing a Personal Statement

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A personal statement is a narrative essay that connects your background, experiences, and goals to the mission, requirements, and desired outcomes of the specific opportunity you are seeking. It is a critical component in the selection process, whether the essay is for a competitive internship, a graduate fellowship, or admittance to a graduate school program. It gives the selection committee the best opportunity to get to know you, how you think and make decisions, ways in which past experiences have been significant or formative, and how you envision your future. Personal statements can be varied in form; some are given a specific prompt, while others are less structured. However, in general a personal statement should answer the following questions:

• Who are you?
• What are your goals?
• How does this specific program/opportunity help you achieve your goals?
• What is in the future?

A personal statement is not:

• A variation of your college admissions essay
• An academic/research paper
• A narrative version of your resume
• A creative writing piece (it can be creative, though)
• An essay about somebody else

Keep in mind that your statement is only a portion of the application and should be written with this in mind. Your entire application package will include some, possibly all, of the materials listed below. You will want to consider what these pieces of the application communicate about you. Your personal statement should aim to tie everything together and fill in or address any gaps. There will likely be some overlap but be sure not to be too repetitive.

• Personal Statement(s)
• Transcripts
• Letters of recommendations
• Sample of written work
• Research proposal

Preparing to Write A large portion of your work towards completing a personal statement begins well before your first draft or even an outline. It is incredibly important to be sure you understand all of the rules and regulations around the statement. Things to consider before you begin writing:

• How many prompts? And what are they? It is important to know the basics so you can get your ideas in order. Some programs will require a general statement of interest and a focused supplementary or secondary statement closely aligned with the institution's goals.
• Are there formatting guidelines? Single or double spaced, margins, fonts, text sizes, etc. Our general guideline is to keep it simple.
• How do I submit my statement(s)? If uploading a document we highly suggest using a PDF as it will minimize the chances of accidental changes to formatting. Some programs may event ask you to copy and paste into a text box.
• When do I have to submit my statement(s)? Most are due at the time of application but some programs, especially medical schools, will ask for secondary statements a few months after you apply. In these instances be sure to complete them within two weeks, any longer is an indication that you aren't that interested in the institution.

Before you start writing, take some time to reflect on your experiences and motivations as they relate to the programs to which you are applying. This will offer you a chance to organize your thoughts which will make the writing process much easier. Below are a list of questions to help you get started:

• What individuals, experiences or events have shaped your interest in this particular field?
• What has influenced your decision to apply to graduate school?
• How does this field align with your interests, strengths, and values?
• What distinguishes you from other applicants?
• What would you bring to this program/profession?
• What has prepared you for graduate study in this field? Consider your classes at Wellesley, research and work experience, including internships, summer jobs and volunteer work.
• Why are you interested in this particular institution or degree program?
• How is this program distinct from others?
• What do you hope to gain?
• What is motivating you to seek an advanced degree now?
• Where do you see yourself headed and how will this degree program help you get there?

For those applying to Medical School, if you need a committee letter for your application and are using the Medical Professions Advisory Committee you have already done a lot of heavy lifting through the 2017-2018 Applicant Information Form . Even if you aren't using MPAC the applicant information form is a great place to start.

Another great place to start is through talking out your ideas. You have a number of options both on and off campus, such as: Career Education advisors and mentors ( you can set up an appointment here ), major advisor, family, friends. If you are applying to a graduate program it is especially important to talk with a faculty member in the field. Remember to take good notes so you can refer to them later.

When you begin writing keep in mind that your essay is one of many in the application pool. This is not to say you should exaggerate your experiences to “stand out” but that you should focus on clear, concise writing. Also keep in mind that the readers are considering you not just as a potential student but a future colleague. Be sure to show them examples and experiences which demonstrate you are ready to begin their program.

It is important to remember that your personal statement will take time and energy to complete, so plan accordingly. Every application and statement should be seen as different from one another, even if they are all the same type of program. Each institution may teach you the same material but their delivery or focus will be slightly different.

In addition, remember:

• Be yourself: You aren’t good at being someone else
• Tragedy is not a requirement, reflection and depth are
• Research the institution or organization
• Proofread, proofread, proofread
• How to have your personal statement reviewed

The prompts below are from actual applications to a several types of programs. As you will notice many of them are VERY general in nature. This is why it is so important to do your research and reflect on your motivations. Although the prompts are similar in nature the resulting statements would be very different depending on the discipline and type of program, as well as your particular background and reasons for wanting to pursue this graduate degree.

• This statement should illustrate your academic background and experiences and explain why you would excel in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (UMass Amherst - M.S. in Civil Engineering).
• Describe your academic and career objectives and how the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies can help you achieve them. Include other considerations that explain why you seek admissions to the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and your interests in the environmental field (Yale - Master of Environmental Management).  
• Please discuss your academic interests and goals. Include your current professional and research interests, as well as your long-range professional objectives. Please be as specific as possible about how your objectives can be met at Clark and do not exceed 800 words (Clark University - M.A. in International Development and Social Change).
• Write a 500- to 700-word statement that describes your work or research. Discuss how you came to focus on the medium, body of work, or academic area you wish to pursue at the graduate level. Also discuss future directions or goals for your work, and describe how the Master of Fine Arts in Studio (Printmedia) is particularly suited to your professional goals (School of the Art Institute of Chicago - MFA in Studio, Printmaking).
• Your statement should explain why you want to study economics at the graduate level. The statement is particularly important if there is something unusual about your background and preparation that you would like us to know about you (University of Texas at Austin - Ph.D in Economics).
• Your personal goal statement is an important part of the review process for our faculty members as they consider your application. They want to know about your background, work experience, plans for graduate study and professional career, qualifications that make you a strong candidate for the program, and any other relevant information (Indiana University Bloomington - M.S.Ed. in Secondary Education).
• Your autobiographical essay/personal statement is a narrative that outlines significant experiences in your life, including childhood experiences, study and work, your strengths and aspirations in the field of architecture, and why you want to come to the University of Oregon (University of Oregon - Master of Architecture).
• Personal history and diversity statement, in which you describe how your personal background informs your decision to pursue a graduate degree. You may refer to any educational, familial, cultural, economic or social experiences, challenges, community service, outreach activities, residency and citizenship, first-generation college status, or opportunities relevant to your academic journey; how your life experiences contribute to the social, intellectual or cultural diversity within a campus community and your chosen field; or how you might serve educationally underrepresented and underserved segments of society with your graduate education (U.C. Davis - M.A. in Linguistics).
• A Personal Statement specifying your past experiences, reasons for applying, and your areas of interest. It should explain your intellectual and personal goals, why you are interested in pursuing an interdisciplinary degree rather than a more traditional disciplinary one, and how this degree fits into your intellectual and personal future (Rutgers University - Ph.D in Women’s and Gender Studies).
• Your application requires a written statement to uploaded into your application and is a critical component of your application for admission. This is your opportunity to tell us what excites you about the field of library and information science, and what problems you want to help solve in this field. Please also tell us how your prior experiences have prepared you for this next step toward your career goals and how this program will help you achieve them (University of North Carolina Chapel Hill - Master of Science in Library Science).
• After watching the video, please describe what strengths and preferences as a learner you have that will facilitate your success in this innovative curriculum. What challenges in our curriculum do you anticipate and what strategies might you use to address these challenges? (MGH Institute of Health Professions PT - They recently redesigned their curriculum)
• Your personal goal statement should briefly describe how you view the future of the field, what your goals are to be part of that future, and what brought you to pursue an advanced education degree in your chosen field. You may include any other information that you feel might be useful. (Northeastern PT)
• Personal Statement: In 500 words or less, describe a meaningful educational experience that affected your professional goals and growth and explain how it impacted you. The educational experience does not need to be related to this degree. Focus on the educational experience and not why you think you would be a good professional in this field. (Simmons PT)
• Personal Statement (500 word minimum): State your reasons for seeking admission to this program at this institution. Include your professional goals, why you want to pursue a career in this field and how admission to this program will assist you in accomplishing those goals. (Regis College Nursing)
• “Use the space provided to explain why you want to go to this type of program.” (AMCAS)
• Address the following three questions(Though there is no set limit, most statements are 1–2 pages, single-spaced.): What are your reasons for pursuing this degree? Why do you wish to pursue your degree at this institution? How do you intend to leverage your degree in a career of this field? (Boston University MPH)
• Please submit a personal statement/statement of purpose of no more than 500 words for the department/degree of choice. Professional degree essays require a clear understanding of the _______ field and how you hope to work within the field. Be sure to proofread your personal statement carefully for spelling and grammar. In your statement, be sure to address the following: what interests you in the field of _____ what interests you in a specific degree program and department at this institution and what interests you in a particular certificate (if applicable). Please also describe how you hope to use your ________ training to help you achieve your career goals. (Columbia PhD in Public Health - Epidemiology)
• Because each Home Program requires significant original research activities in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree, we are interested in obtaining as much information as possible about your previous research experiences. Those who already have such experience are in a better position to know whether they are truly interested in performing ______ research as part of a graduate program. Please include specific information about your research experience in your Statement of Purpose. You may also use the Statement to amplify your comments about your choice of Home Program(s), and how your past experiences and current interests are related to your choice. Personal Statements should not exceed two pages in length (single spaced). Make sure to set your computer to Western European or other English-language setting. We cannot guarantee the ability to access your statement if it is submitted in other fonts. (Stanford Biosciences PhD)
• Your statement of purpose should describe succinctly your reasons for applying to the Department of ____ at ___ University. It would be helpful to include what you have done to prepare for this degree program. Please describe your research interests, past research experience, future career plans and other details of your background and interests that will allow us to evaluate your ability to thrive in our program. If you have interests that align with a specific faculty member, you may state this in your application. Your statement of purpose should not exceed two pages in length (single spaced). (Stanford Bioengineering PhD)
• Statement of purpose (Up to one page or 1,000 words): Rather than a research proposal, you should provide a statement of purpose. Your statement should be written in English and explain your motivation for applying for the course at this institution and your relevant experience and education. Please provide an indication of the area of your proposed research and supervisor(s) in your statement. This will be assessed for the coherence of the statement; evidence of motivation for and understanding of the proposed area of study; the ability to present a reasoned case in English; and commitment to the subject. (Oxford Inorganic Chemistry - DPhil)

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I recently took the TCS NQT and wanted to share my experience to help others prepare for the test. Here’s a more detailed breakdown of what to expect.

Exam Format:

The NQT is a computer-based exam conducted at TCS iON digital centers. It’s a three-hour and ten-minute marathon divided into sections with fixed durations. Unlike some exams, you cannot jump between sections once you start a particular one. Most questions are multiple-choice, but there are also fill-in-the-blank problems to test your understanding of the concepts.

Aptitude (25 minutes, 20 questions): This section throws a mix of quantitative problems at you. Be prepared to tackle questions on profit and loss calculations, number properties, and ratio and proportion. You might also encounter questions on other general aptitude topics.

Verbal Ability (25 minutes, 25 questions): This section assesses your reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. Expect to see parajumbles where you need to rearrange jumbled sentences into a coherent paragraph, error identification where you need to spot grammatical or logical mistakes in sentences, and synonym identification to test your grasp of word meanings. You’ll also encounter questions on paragraph formation and passage reading, where you’ll need to analyze and answer questions based on a given passage.

Reasoning (25 minutes, 20 questions): This section is designed to test your logical reasoning abilities. Be ready for questions on coding-decoding problems where you need to decipher messages based on a given code, blood relation problems that test your understanding of family structures, syllogisms that require you to identify logical relationships between statements, and data sufficiency problems where you need to analyze the information provided to determine if it’s enough to answer a question. You might also encounter questions related to calendars and Venn diagrams, which test your ability to visualize and manipulate information.

Advanced Aptitude and Reasoning (25 minutes, 14 questions): This section dials up the difficulty a notch with more challenging problems. Expect to see data interpretation questions that require you to analyze data sets and draw conclusions, data arrangement problems where you need to order information based on certain rules, and cistern and pipe problems that test your understanding of rates and filling processes. You might also encounter questions on geometry that test your spatial reasoning skills, sequences and series that require you to identify patterns in numbers, and other challenging problems.

Coding (90 minutes, 2 questions): This section is where you showcase your coding skills. It’s important to note that the advertised time allocation of 90 minutes might not be strictly followed for each question. There could be a separate timer for each coding problem.

My Experience with Coding:

The two coding questions themselves were on the easier side. However, many students, myself included, faced challenges due to unfamiliarity with the specific online compiler used in the exam. Here are some tips to avoid similar pitfalls:

• Read Instructions Carefully: The online compiler requires you to handle input and output within your code. Don’t skim through the instructions – pay close attention to what’s expected for each question.
• Understanding Output: After compiling and running your code, you’ll see sections for “Input” and “Expected Output.” There might be a moment of confusion where you don’t see an “Actual Output” section. Don’t panic! Click the arrow icon (↗️) to reveal your code’s output, allowing you to debug effectively.
• Coding Difficulty: While the concepts tested were relatively basic, the unfamiliar compiler environment caught many off guard. Focus on understanding input/output requirements and basic coding concepts to ensure smooth sailing during the test.

My Specific Coding Challenges:

Coding Question 1: Find the missing number in an array of size M-1, where M is a variable and the array’s range is 1 to M-1. (I passed 6/7 test cases)

Coding Question 2: Print all prime numbers between A and B (inclusive), where both A and B are prime and their sum is also prime. (I passed 7/7 test cases)

Scoring and Additional Tips:

Your final score is based on the number of private test cases you pass. Here are some general tips for success in the TCS NQT:

• Practice problem-solving and basic coding: Brush up on your aptitude and reasoning skills. Practice coding in a familiar language to solidify your understanding of coding concepts.
• Understand compiler specifics: Familiarize yourself with the online compiler’s input/output requirements to avoid wasting valuable time during the actual exam.
• Time Management: Don’t get stuck on any single question for too long. If you’re facing difficulty, move on.

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• May 26, 2024
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It’s easy and convenient, however using AI to edit personal statements can present several drawbacks. Here are 5 reasons why you should not use AI to write your personal statement.

1. Lack of Authenticity:

Personal statements are intended to showcase your unique voice, experiences, and perspective. Relying on AI for editing might strip your statement of its individuality, making it sound generic or detached from your personal story.

2. Potential for Misalignment:

AI may not fully understand your specific intentions or the nuances behind your experiences and goals. This can lead to edits that misrepresent your intentions or fail to convey the depth of your experiences.

3. Ethical Concerns:

Some academic institutions and programs might view the use of AI as unethical or as a form of plagiarism if the AI substantially contributes to or alters the original content of your statement.

4. Lack of Critical Self-Reflection:

Crafting a personal statement is a reflective process that can help you better understand your motivations and goals. Over-reliance on AI could diminish this valuable self-reflection.

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Relying on AI for editing can prevent the development of your own writing skills, which are crucial for success in many academic and professional settings.

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We wish to appoint an exceptional individual who has the necessary skills and attributes to have a real impact upon Science learning and teaching at Bohunt Worthing. Potential is as important as experience so applications are invited from Trainees, NQTs as well as more experienced applications.

What the school offers its staff

Science is currently delivered by 8 teachers following the AQA GCSE qualification which students begin in Y9 after a two-year mastery based KS3. The department is committed to trialling new ideas in the classroom and works hard to provide engaging activities and lessons to ensure that all students have every opportunity to make excellent progress. Please refer to the letter to applicants and job description for more specific details about the role.

Are you able to:

• Inspire and innovate?
• Nurture and develop (yourself as well as others)?
• Commit to, and raise further, high achievement and motivation?
• Optimise Science learning for all?
• Provide a supportive learning environment
• Offer you the opportunity to make a difference
• Actively promote your career development – you may already be targeting a middle leader position and we will support you accordingly

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JOB PURPOSE

Advising and co-operating with the Headteacher, Head of Faculty and other teachers on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements.

Taking any such part as may be required in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school.

Co-ordinating or managing the work of other staff.

To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support the curriculum area as appropriate .

To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.

To contribute to raising standards of student attainment and achievement.

To share and support the school’ s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for the personal and academic development of children and young people

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Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children

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About Bohunt School Worthing

I am very proud to welcome you to the community and family that is Bohunt School Worthing (BSW). Our purpose built, modern and innovative Academy school opened in September 2015 to Year 7 and 8, and has since grown into a vibrant and successful 11-16 comprehensive school in the heart of the Worthing community, where all our young people and staff genuinely enjoy, respect and achieve.

As part of the Bohunt Education Trust we deliver a shared vision where the highest expectations, opportunities and innovative teaching combine to develop young people who are ‘game changers’. Where every child has the potential to be the best version of themselves.

Our school is built on the firm foundations of high expectations for all, with a creative and personalised curriculum that extends learning both in the classroom and through a wide range of enriching experiences and opportunities.

This is uniquely blended with the firm conviction that all our young people are at the heart of all we aspire to achieve. We are committed to and experienced in developing confident, ambitious and skilled young people who will relish their role in making a positive difference to their communities; whether local, national or global. BSW young people should be well equipped for any challenge.

Our positive and collaborative ethos is underpinned by the belief that all members of our school have the potential for excellence. We are an inclusive place of learning where all young people, visitors and staff, of all gender types are recognised and welcomed and where all young people that require additional support, are cared for. We are committed to raising aspiration and dedicated to supporting the development of, confidence, self-belief, academic reading & numeracy skills and well-being vital for success within our everyday lives. This means everyone at BSW will be able to achieve and thrive, celebrating both whole school and individual successes, academic or personal together.

I am delighted to be able to welcome you to our school and encourage you to review our website or contact us for further information

Bohunt School Worthing is based in a central location in Worthing; a coastal town on the South Coast in West Sussex. With easy access to the A27; centrally between Chichester and Brighton, and also the A24 and the A23. We are well served by public transport, with a train station within walking distance and a bus route on our doorstep.

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