How to Write a Personal Statement for Science

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How to Write a Personal Statement for Science
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• A successful personal statement is a key element
  of any application package. It is a chance to
  distinguish yourself from other candidates and
  leave a positive impression on admission tutors.
  Quite often this piece of writing can be a
  decisive factor whether to give you a place in
  the dream program or accept another applicant.

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• Here are some useful tips on how to write a good
  personal statement for science
• Give reasons why you want to study at this course
  so much
• Explain your motivation and demonstrate how
  enthusiastic you are. Also, give details how your
  interest in particular subject developed, what
  have you done to advance it, what studies give
  you inspiration.

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• Convince that youre the right person for the
  program
• Do you think youre the best fit? Then, persuade
  the admissions in that. Also, research about the
  University of Michigan environmental science
  program, show your readers you know what courses
  and subjects it includes and that youre fully
  prepared to study hard.

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• Show your work outside the school
• Say what reading youve done on the subject (it
  can be books, scientific journals, newspapers,
  blogs, websites, lectures which you attended,
  etc.). Dont just list them but express your own
  opinion about the subject and the chosen course.

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• Say about your experience
• Reflect on everything which helped you to develop
  an interest in the chosen area of study work
  experience, volunteering, summer schools,
  competitions, even theatre or museum visiting,
  and so on.

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• Show that you have transferable skills
• Such skills as the ability to work in a team or
  on your own, perfect time management, leadership,
  and organizational skills, being a good listener,
  excellent communicational skills, etc. are very
  important for every student and professional.
  Dont just list them, but give examples you
  really have them.

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• The admissions committee expects to see in your
  personal statement
• Scientific projects and academic assignments you
  accomplished at school (were they successful?)
• Which responsible positions did you hold? Did you
  increase your self-confidence?

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• Have you ever taken part in sports games, drama
  theatres, music competitions or anything else?
  What did you achieve and how did you work as a
  team?

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• Have you ever volunteered or worked at a
  part-time job? What skills have you learned and
  how they can help you in your study? If you dont
  know how to write a good personal statement for
  PHD in science, one of the best options is to use
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• A long-term goal
• Share your future plans with admissions tutors.
  Be imaginative and unique. Saying I want to be a
  mathematician doesnt show your originality you
  wont stand out from the crowd for sure.

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• If youre still not sure about your main goal,
  say what youre waiting from the Yale
  environmental science program as well as from
  university life.

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• Make your written piece positive
• Dont mention your weaknesses but concentrate on
  your strengths, enthusiasm for studying on
  University of Phoenix environmental science
  program and say positive things about yourself.

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• If there were some issues you faced in the past
  and managed to overcome all of them, tell this in
  your written piece. Demonstrate how these
  difficulties made you stronger and even more
  motivated.

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• Dont start with an anecdote
• It can be considered as inappropriate by the
  admissions tutors. Besides, they may not have the
  same sense of humor as you have. So, stay
  professional, witty and sweet.

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• Brainstorm original ideas
• Avoid clichés and hackneyed phrases
• Revise a few times and get a second opinion
• Language of the best science personal statement
  is clear and concise

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• Do
• Be honest
• Think outside the box
• Write several drafts and polish your written
  piece to perfection
• Make your writing well-organized and coherent.

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• Dont
• Include unnecessary information
• Compose a PS which looks like an autobiography or
  a resume
• Use complicated vocabulary trying to sound smart
• Rely on a spell checker

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• Dont
• Use a lot of quotations
• Be too generic
• Think of personal statement as a list of your
  skills and experience
• Speak in colloquialisms, use jargon,
  abbreviations, and slang.
• Find more information on the topic in this Google
  book.

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