UCAS application resources

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2024 - UCAS application resources.

Everyone has to complete this work whether you're going to Uni or not. The work you do here can be easily modified to suit a 'Cover Letter' used in a job application scenario. Additionally, many of you will change your minds about Uni as the year progresses or in another year or so having done a gap year or worked for a year or two. 

The intention is that you complete each of these sections in the lessons given over to writing the personal statements.

These "Rough drafts" should be shared with each other, parents or anyone you trust to look over and improve... Check your spelling and grammar and add to the document as you think of things to add.

Once all of the sections are completed, you'll be able to send the completed draft version to James Burgess and his team and they'll suggest a range of tweaks to get the personal statement up to the standard needed for your Uni or Job application. 

Click on the image to go to the UCAS website for the full range of resources for applying to University.

*Record you progress with this work in your main B1 design sheet. Don't forget to include records of the feedback you receive from different people helping you with this process. 

SECTION 1____________________________

Introduction & choice of course

Why do you want to study on the course you have chosen?

What engages/excites you about the subject area?

Where will it take you – career, further study?

What experience do you have in your chosen field  (outside of education, could be paid or unpaid)?

Prove that you understand the importance of the subject within a social context –  how could it benefit, involve, inspire other people?

SECTION 2____________________________

Current Course

What specific skills have you learnt?

What transferable skills have you learnt that will assist you during your higher  education course?

What aspects of your current course have you particularly enjoyed?

How has your current course supported you to become an outstanding student?

If you have undertaken more than one course, then refer to your other courses and  show that you understand the relationship between the subjects.

Possible skills/words include: independence/independent, confidence/confident,  working to deadlines, public speaking, time management, organisation & research skills

SECTION 3____________________________

Work Experience

Have you had any relevant work experience?

Have you had any work experience? - don’t forget your part time job

What has this taught you?

Possible skills include: communication, efficiency/efficient, responsibility, punctuality,  team work & trustworthy

SECTION 4____________________________

Interests

What are your hobbies and interests?  What have they taught you?

SECTION 5____________________________

Conclusion

Why higher education?

Where will it get you?

What will you gain?

What are you particularly looking forward to?

What will you bring to the institutions you apply to?

Be enthusiastic but not over the top. Make sure you finish on a positive note.

Other useful links

14 Practical Skills That Are Useful in Any Workplace | Indeed.com

5 Interpersonal Skills You Need On Your Resume - Jobscan

The Most Important Personal Skills (With Examples) - Zippia