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Question about UCAS Personal Statement...?
I completed my GCSEs in 2003 and I'm applying for Uni for 2012. My GCSE grades are a bit rubbish, I mean I have 5 Bs and a C in the subjects that matter (english, maths, science) but my other grades are awful, E and G etc. The problem is I was suffering with depression and anxiety for my last year of school, and I'm wondering if I should mention that breifly in my personal statement. I mean I don't want to tell them my life story but I feel I should offer some explanation as to why I have such awful grades. I don't want them to think I'm thick. Has anyone else been in this position? What do you think I should do? I was planning to say something vague about having some personal problems but that I'm fine now etc, and maybe something about it being positive thing as it's made me more empathetic (I'm applying to study health care) Opinions welcome.
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- thinkerswLv 610 years agoFavorite Answer
Yes, you can explain away your bad grades.
A personal statement usually includes the following. You need a good attention grabber. In general you want your essay to follow this order:
Paragraph 1-2 attention grabber. Think of an experience in your life that really showcases who you are. Be detailed. Discuss something significant in your life. It could be anything. Or discuss why you want to be in your profession or what story inspired you to study what you are studying.
Paragraph 3-4. Highlight your academics: GPA, classes. What skills you learned in class that will help in succeeding in college. Awards and honors that you have received. Sports or clubs that you are in.
Paragraph 5. Jobs that you have had that relate to your major? Any other things about yourself that you want to include
Paragraph 6: Conclusion. In this conclusion you may want to re-state your main qualifications. You can also include any of the following statements: My goal is.... I deserve this scholarship because....
I will edit it for you if you email it to me
- Anonymous10 years ago
Yes, you could include this in your personal statement.
However I would not advise you to talk too much about it.
They want to know things like your hobbies, what you want to do in future, your interests, why you chose this specific subject and other stuff.
